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

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2. When you stop the vehicle

completely by depressing the brake

pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the

brake pressure to hold the vehicle

stationary. The indicator changes from

white to green.

3. The vehicle will remain stationary

even if you release the brake pedal.

4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

released.

To release:

If you depress the accelerator pedal

with the shift button in D (Drive) or R

(Reverse) or Manual shift mode, the

Auto Hold will be released automatically

and the vehicle will start to move. The

indicator changes from green to white.

WARNING

When the AUTO HOLD is automatically

released by depressing the accelerator

pedal, always take a look around your

vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal

for a smooth start.

To cancel:

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

WARNING

To prevent, unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement, ALWAYS press your

foot on the brake pedal to cancel the

Auto Hold before you:

Drive downhill.

Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).

Park the vehicle.

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Information

The Auto Hold does not operate when:

The driver's door is opened

The engine hood is opened

The shift button is in P (Park)

EPB is applied

The shift button is in R (Reverse)
when liftgate is opened

The liftgate is opened(vehicle
equipped with shift button)

For your safety, the Auto Hold
automatically switches to EPB when:

The driver's door is opened

The engine hood is opened

The vehicle is in a standstill for more
than 10 minutes

The vehicle is standing on a steep
slope

The vehicle moved several times

The shift button is in R (Reverse)
when liftgate is opened

In these cases, the parking brake
warning light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from green
to white, and a warning sound and a
message will appear to inform you that
EPB has been automatically engaged.
Before driving off again, depress the
brake pedal, check the surrounding
area near your vehicle and release the
parking brake manually with the EPB
switch.

While operating Auto Hold, you may
hear mechanical noise. However, it is
normal operating noise.

NOTICE

If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes

to yellow, the Auto Hold is not working

properly. Contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

Depress the accelerator pedal slowly

when you start the vehicle.

For your safety, cancel the Auto Hold

when you drive downhill, back up the

vehicle or park the vehicle.

NOTICE

If there is a malfunction with the

driver's door or engine hood open

detection system, the Auto Hold may

not work properly.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Warning messages

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Parking brake automatically engaged

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,

a warning will sound and a message will

appear.

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AUTO HOLD turning off! Press brake
pedal

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

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

Hold and EPB may not operate. For your

safety, depress the brake pedal.

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Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD

If you did not apply the brake pedal when

you release the Auto Hold by pressing

the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will

sound and a message will appear.

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AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door, hood, and liftgate

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]

switch, if the driver's door and engine

hood are not closed, a warning will

sound and a message will appear on the

cluster LCD display.
Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch after

closing the driver's door and hood.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or

an Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system will not prevent accidents

due to improper or dangerous driving

maneuvers. Even though vehicle

control is improved during emergency

braking, always maintain a safe

distance between you and objects

ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should

always be reduced during extreme

road conditions. The braking distance

for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC

may be longer than for those without

these systems in the following road

conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds

during the following conditions:

Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

On roads where the road surface is

pitted or has different surface height.

Tire chains are installed on your

vehicle.

The safety features of an ABS or ESC

equipped vehicle should not be tested

by high speed driving or cornering. This

could endanger the safety of yourself or

others.

ABS is an electronic braking system that

helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows

the driver to steer and brake at the same

time.

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 Engine

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

self-diagnosis and the light will go off if

everything is normal. If the light stays on,

you may have a problem with your ABS.

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

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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.

NOTICE

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 vehicle over to a safe place and

turn the vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. 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.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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Electronic Stability Control 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 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.

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ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the Engine Start/Stop button is

in the ON position, the ESC and the

ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for

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 ESC activates, the engine may

not respond to the accelerator as it

does under routine conditions.

If Cruise Control was in use when

the ESC activates, Cruise Control

automatically disengages. Cruise

Control can be reengaged when the

road conditions allow.

See “Cruise

Control (CC)” section 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.

ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation:

State 1

Press the ESC OFF button briefly.

The ESC OFF indicator light and/or

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/or

message “Traction & 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 in the

LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off, ESC

remains off. Upon restarting the vehicle,

ESC will automatically turn on again.

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Indicator lights

ESC indicator light (blinks)

ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

When the Engine Start/Stop button

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 the ESC indicator light stays on, your

vehicle may have a malfunction with

the ESC system. When this warning light

illuminates, have the vehicle checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when ESC is turned off.

WARNING

When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC

is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to

accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while

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.

ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used

briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in

snow or mud, by temporarily stopping

operation of ESC, to maintain wheel

torque.
To turn 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.

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Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM)

Vehicle Stability Management is a

function of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle

stay stable when accelerating or braking

suddenly on wet, slippery and rough

roads where traction over the four tires

can suddenly become uneven.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

using Vehicle Stability Management :

ALWAYS check the speed and the

distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM

is not a substitute for safe driving

practices.

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions. VSM system will not

prevent accidents. Excessive speed

in bad weather, on slippery and

uneven roads can result in severe

accidents.

VSM operation

VSM ON condition

VSM operates when:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is on.

When operating

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may activate ESC, you

may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel

a corresponding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means your

VSM is active.

Information

The VSM does not operate when:

Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.

Driving in reverse.

The ESC OFF indicator light is on.

The MDPS (Motor Driven Power
Steering) warning light (

) is on or

blinks.

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VSM OFF condition

To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC

OFF button. ESC OFF indicator light ( )

will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF

button again. The ESC OFF indicator light

will go out.

WARNING

If the ESC indicator light ( ) or MDPS

warning light (

) stays illuminated

or blinks, your vehicle may have a

malfunction with the VSM system.

When the warning light illuminates

have the vehicle checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

possible.

NOTICE

Driving with wheels and tires with

different sizes may cause the VSM

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 approximately

2 seconds (maximum of 5 seconds

when the accelerator pedal is slightly

depressed during HAC operation) and

releases the brake after 2 seconds or

when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

WARNING

Always be ready to depress the

accelerator pedal when starting off

an incline. Hill-Start Assist Control

activates only for approximately 2

seconds (maximum of 5 seconds

when the accelerator pedal is slightly

depressed during HAC operation).

Information

Hill-Start Assist Control does not
operate when the gear is shifted to P
(Park) or N (Neutral).

Hill-Start Assist Control activates even
when the ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is off. However, it does not
activate, when ESC does not operate
normally.

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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)

Trailer stability assist is operated as a

vehicle stability control system. The

Trailer stability assist system stabilizes

the vehicle and trailer when the trailer

sways or oscillates. There are various

reasons making vehicle sway and

oscillate. In most cases it happens at

high speed however, if the trailer is

affected by crosswinds, buffeting, and

improper overloading, it may also be at

risk for sway.

Factors of swaying such as:

- High speed

- Strong crosswinds

- Improper overloading

- Sudden controlling of steering wheel

- Uneven road
Trailer stability assist system

continuously analyzes the vehicle

and trailer instability. When the

Trailer stability assist system detects

some sway, the brakes are applied

automatically to help stabilize the vehicle

on the front wheel. However, if it is

not enough to stabilize, the brakes are

applied on all wheels automatically and

engine power is properly reduced. When

the vehicle is stable from swaying, trailer

stability assist system does not operate.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

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Downhill Brake Control assists the driver

to descend down a steep hill without

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

brakes to maintain vehicle speed below

a certain speed and allows the driver

to concentrate on steering the vehicle

down hill.
The system is turned off whenever the

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

and press the button again to turn it off.

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System operation

Mode

Indicator

Description

Standby

Green light on

Press the Downhill Brake Control button when vehicle

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

Control will turn on and enter the standby mode. The

system does not turn on if vehicle speed is over 37 mph

(60 km/h).

Activated

Green light blink

In the standby mode, Downhill Brake Control will

activate under the following conditions:

The hill is steep enough.

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is not depressed.

Vehicle speed is within 0~25 mph (0~40km/h) range.

Within the activation speed range 2~25 mph (4~40

km/h), the driver can control the vehicle speed by

depressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Deactivated

Green light off

Downhill Brake Control will turn off under the following

conditions:

The Downhill Brake Control button is pressed again.

Vehicle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).

Green light on

Downhill Brake Control will be deactivated but maintain

the standby mode under the following conditions:

The hill is not steep enough.

Vehicle speed is between 25~37 mph (40~60 km/h).

System

malfunction

Yellow light on

The yellow warning light illuminates when the system

may have malfunctioned or may not work properly

during activation. If this occurs, Downhill Brake Control

is deactivated. Have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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Downhill Brake Control disabled. Control
vehicle speed (manually)

When Downhill Brake Control is not

working properly this warning message

will appear on the cluster LCD display

and you will hear a warning sound. If

this occurs, control vehicle speed by

depressing the brake pedal.

WARNING

Always turn off Downhill Brake Control

on normal roads. The system might

activate inadvertently from the standby

mode when driving through speed

bumps or making sharp curves.

Information

Downhill Brake Control may not
deactivate on steep inclines even though
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is
depressed.

Downhill Brake Control may not
always maintain vehicle speed at a
certain speed.

Downhill Brake Control does not
operate when:

The gear is in P (Park).

ESC is activated.

Noise or vibration may occur from the
brakes when Downhill Brake Control is
activated.

The rear stop light comes on when
Downhill Brake Control is activated.

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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 button into the P

(Park) position, then apply the parking

brake, and set the Engine Start/Stop

button in the 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. 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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ONX4060013

All Wheel Drive (AWD) delivers engine

power to front and rear wheels for

maximum traction. AWD is useful when

extra traction is required, such as when

driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered

roads.
Occasional off-road use such as

established unpaved roads and trails are

OK. It is always important that the driver

carefully reduces the speed to a level

that does not exceed the safe operating

speed for those conditions.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH:

Do not drive in conditions that

exceed the vehicles intended

design such as challenging off-road

conditions.

Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway

and the driver over steers to reenter

the roadway.

In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

NOTICE

Do not drive in water if the level

is higher than the bottom of the

vehicle.

Check your brake condition once

you are out of mud or water. Depress

the brake pedal several times as you

move slowly until you feel normal

braking return.

Shorten your scheduled

maintenance interval if you drive in

off-road conditions such as sand,

mud or water (see "Maintenance

Under Severe Usage Conditions"

section in chapter 9).

Always wash your vehicle thoroughly

after off road use, especially the

bottom of the vehicle.

Be sure to equip the vehicle with four

tires of the same size and type.

Make sure that a full time AWD

vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow

truck.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation

All Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection

Transfer

mode

Selection

mode

Indicator

light

Description

AWD AUTO

(AWD LOCK is

deactivated)

(not

illuminated)

AWD Auto is used when driving on roads

in normal conditions, roads in urban

areas, and on highways.

All wheels are in operation when a

vehicle travels at a constant speed.

Required tractions applying on front

and rear wheels vary depending on

road driving conditions and driving

conditions, which will be automatically

controlled by the computing system.

When the cluster's AWD Auto display

mode is selected, the cluster displays

the status of how four wheels’ traction

forces are distributed.

AWD LOCK

(illuminated)

The main goal of AWD Lock mode

is to allow a driver to maximize the

vehicle’s traction under extreme driving

conditions such as unpaved off-road,

sandy roads, and muddy roads.

AWD Lock mode is in operation only

when a vehicle travels at 60 km/h or

less. When traveling at 60 km/h or

faster, the mode will switch to AWD

Auto.

When AWD Lock mode illuminates, the

cluster does not display the front/rear

wheel traction force distribution status.

Press the AWD Lock mode switch again

to switch back to AWD Auto.

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WARNING

If AWD warning light ( ) stays on the

instrument cluster, your vehicle may

have a malfunction with the AWD

system. When the AWD warning light

( ) illuminates have vehicle checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.

NOTICE

Maintain AWD Auto mode when

driving on roads in normal

conditions.

When driving under normal road

conditions (especially when

cornering) in AWD Lock mode, a

driver may find minor mechanical

vibration or noise, which is extremely

normal phenomenon, not a

malfunction. When AWD Lock mode

is released, such noise or vibration

will be immediately gone.

CAUTION

When driving on normal roads,

deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by

pushing the AWD LOCK button (AWD

LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving

on normal roads with the AWD LOCK

mode, especially, when cornering

may cause mechanical noise or

vibration. The noise and vibration will

disappear when the AWD LOCK mode is

deactivated. Prolonged driving with the

noise and vibration may damage some

parts of the power train.

NOTICE

When the AWD LOCK mode is

deactivated, a sensation may be felt as

the driving power is delivered entirely

to the front wheels.

Auto All Wheel Drive mode

(normal driving)

If the AWD system determines there is a

need for four wheel drive, the engine's

driving power is distributed to all four

wheels automatically.

For safe AWD operation

Before driving

Make sure all passengers are wearing

seat belts.

Sit upright and closer to the steering

wheel than usual. Adjust the steering

wheel to a position comfortable for

you to drive.

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Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

Start off slowly by applying the

accelerator pedal gently.

Use snow tires or tire chains.

Keep sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Apply engine braking during

deceleration by using the paddle

shifter (manual shift mode) and

manually selecting a lower gear.

Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent skids.

Information

When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.

If a full set of chains is not available for
an AWD vehicle when using tire chains,
chains may be installed on the front wheels
only.

For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.

Driving in sand or mud

Maintain slow and constant speed.

Use tire chains driving in mud if

necessary.

Keep sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Reduce vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent getting stuck.

NOTICE

When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand

or mud, place a nonslip material under

the drive wheels to provide traction

OR slowly spin the wheels in forward

and reverse directions which causes

a rocking motion that may free the

vehicle.
However, avoid running the engine

continuously at high RPM, doing so may

damage the AWD system.

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Driving up or down hills

Driving uphill

- Before starting off, check if it is

possible to drive uphill.

- Drive as straight as possible.

Driving downhill

- Do not change gear while driving

downhill. Select gear before driving

downhill.

- Drive as slowly using engine braking

while driving downhill.

- Drive straight as possible.

WARNING

Exercise extreme caution driving up or

down steep hills. The vehicle may flip

over depending on the grade, terrain,

water and mud conditions.

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WARNING

Do not drive across the contour of steep

hills. A slight change in the wheel angle

can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable

vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle

stops its forward motion. Your vehicle

may roll over and lead to a serious injury

or death.

Driving through water

Try to avoid driving in deep standing

water. It may stall your engine and

clog your exhaust pipes.

If you need to drive in water, stop

your vehicle, set the vehicle in Multi

Terrain mode and drive under 5 mph

(8 km/h).

Do not change gear while driving in

water.

CAUTION

Always drive slowly in water. If you

drive too fast, water may get into the

engine compartment and wet the

ignition system causing your vehicle to

suddenly stop.

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Additional driving conditions

Become familiar with the off-road

conditions before driving.

Always pay attention when driving off-

road and avoid dangerous areas.

Drive slowly when driving in heavy

wind.

Reduce vehicle speed when

cornering. The center of gravity

of AWD vehicles is higher than

conventional 2WD vehicles, making

them more likely to roll over when you

rapidly turn corners.

Always hold the steering wheel firmly

when you are driving off-road.

WARNING

Do hold the steering wheel tightly

when you are driving off-road. You may

hurt your arm by a sudden steering

maneuver or from steering wheel

rebound due to an impact with objects

on the ground. You could lose control

of the steering wheel which may lead to

serious injury or death.

Emergency Precautions

Tires

When replacing tires, be sure to equip

all four tires with the same size, type,

tread patterns, brand and load-carrying

capacity.

WARNING

Do not use tire and wheel with different

size and type from the one originally

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

the safety and performance of your

vehicle, which could lead to steering

failure or rollover causing serious injury.

In an emergency situation, a compact

spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility

Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,

do not use the compact spare tire

continuously. Repair or replace the

original tire as soon as possible to avoid

failure of the differential or AWD system.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine while

an AWD vehicle is raised on a jack.

The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack

causing serious injury or death to you or

those nearby.

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Towing

AWD vehicles must be towed with

a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed

equipment with all the wheels off the

ground.

For more details, refer to

"Towing" section in chapter 8.

Vehicle inspection

If the vehicle needs to be operated on

a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop

any of the four wheels from turning.

This could damage the AWD system.

Never engage the parking brake while

running the engine on a car lift. This

may damage the AWD system.

Dynamometer testing

A AWD vehicle must be tested on a

special four wheel chassis dynamometer.

ONX4PH082001C

[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),
[B] : Temporary free roller

A AWD vehicle should not be tested on

a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester

must be used, perform the following

procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures

recommended for your vehicle.

2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester

for a speedometer test as shown in

the illustration.

3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the

temporary free roller as shown in the

illustration.

CAUTION

Never engage the parking brake

while performing the test.

When the vehicle is lifted up, do not

operate the front and rear wheel

separately. All four wheels should be

operated.

WARNING

Keep away from the front of the vehicle

while the vehicle is in gear on the

dynamometer. The vehicle can jump

forward and cause serious injury or

death.

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Reducing the Risk of a Rollover

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

and a narrower track to make them

capable of performing in a wide variety

of off-road applications. The specific

design characteristics give them a higher

center of gravity than ordinary vehicles

making them more likely to roll over if

you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. Due to this

risk, driver and passengers are strongly

recommended to buckle their seat belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

WARNING

Rollover
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle

(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of control,

an accident or vehicle rollover.

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types

of vehicles.

Specific design characteristics

(higher ground clearance, narrower

track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher

center of gravity than ordinary

vehicles.

A SUV is not designed for cornering

at the same speeds as conventional

vehicles.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is

properly buckled up.

WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide safe ride and

handling capability. Do not use a size

and type of tire and wheel that is

different from the one that is originally

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

the safety and performance of your

vehicle, which could lead to steering

failure or rollover and serious injury.

When replacing the tires, be sure to

equip all four tires with the tire and

wheel of the same size, type, tread,

brand and load-carrying capacity.

If you nevertheless decide to equip

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

combination not recommended by

HYUNDAI for off road driving, you

should not use these tires for highway

driving.

WARNING

Jacked vehicle
While a full-time AWD vehicle is being

raised on a jack, never start the engine

or cause the tires to rotate.
There is a danger that rotating tires

touching the ground could cause the

vehicle to fall off the jack and to jump

forward or rearward.

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Electronic Control Suspension controls

the vehicle suspension automatically

using vehicle sensors to maximize

driving comfort by taking into account

the driving conditions such as speed,

surface of the road, cornering, stopping

requirements and acceleration.

System Malfunction

OIK060073L

Check Electronic Suspension

When Electronic Control Suspension

is not working properly, this warning

message will appear on the cluster LCD

display. If this occurs, have the system

be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

NOTICE

If the battery level is high or low,

Electronically Controlled Suspension

may not work temporarily to protect the

system. If this occurs, ‘Check Eletronic

Suspension’ warning message will

appear.

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Drive Mode

ONX4060019

The drive mode may be selected

according to the driver’s preference or

road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO

mode, when the engine is restarted.

Information

If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in ECO
mode and may not change to SPORT
mode.

The mode changes, as below, whenever

the DRIVE MODE button is pressed or

toggled.
ECO

SPORT

SMART

SNOW

ECO mode

ECO mode helps improve fuel

efficiency for eco-friendly

driving.
Fuel efficiency varies according

to the driver's driving habit and

road condition.

When ECO mode is selected, the

ECO indicator will illuminate on the

instrument cluster.

When ECO mode is activated:

- The acceleration response may be

slightly reduced if the accelerator

pedal is depressed moderately.

- The air conditioner performance

may be limited.

- The shift pattern of the automatic

transmission may change.

- Engine noise may be louder at some

automatic transmission shifts as

down-shift requires pressing down

more on the accelerator.
The above situations are normal

conditions when ECO mode is

activated to help improve fuel

efficiency.

Limitations of ECO mode

If the following conditions occur while

ECO mode is operating, the system

operation is limited even though there is

no change in the ECO indicator.

When coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine

performance becomes normal.

When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain

power when driving uphill because

engine torque is restricted.

When driving the vehicle in manual

shift mode using the paddle shifter.
The system will be limited according

to the shift location.

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SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty

but firm riding.
In SPORT mode, the fuel

efficiency may decrease.

When SPORT mode is selected, the

SPORT indicator will illuminate on the

instrument cluster.

Whenever the engine is restarted, the

drive mode will revert back to ECO

mode. If SPORT mode is desired, re-

select SPORT mode.

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

SNOW Mode (if equipped)

SNOW mode offers special traction

tuning for snow optimizing available

traction in adverse conditions. Snow

mode adjusts left and right wheel slip

control, engine torque and shift patterns

according to available traction levels.

SMART mode

SMART mode selects the

proper driving mode between

ECO and SPORT by judging

the driver's driving habits (for

example, mild or dynamic) from

the brake pedal depression or

the steering wheel operation.

Press the DRIVE MODE button to

activate SMART mode. When SMART

mode is activated, the indicator

illuminates on the instrument cluster.

The vehicle starts in SMART mode,

when the engine was turned OFF in

SMART mode.

SMART mode automatically controls

gear shifting patterns, engine torque,

in accordance with the driver's driving

habits.

Information

When your vehicle drive mode
is selected to SMART mode, the
driving mode varies according to
your acceleration pedal input. When
your vehicle is in SMART mode and
your driving style is such that your
acceleration pedal input is gradual,
the drive mode will maximize fuel
efficiency. Note, however, the actual
fuel efficiency may vary according
to certain driving conditions (uphill/
downhill grade) and vehicle speed.

When your vehicle is in SMART
mode and your driving style is more
aggressive such that your acceleration
pedal input is more abrupt, the drive
mode will change to reflect a more
SPORT driving characteristic. Note
that while you are driving this way, fuel
economy may be adversely affected.

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Various driving situations, which you may
encounter in SMART mode

The driving mode automatically

changes to ECO mode after a certain

period of time, when you gently

depress the accelerator pedal (Your

driving is categorized to be mild.).

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 brake

performance, even when you release

the accelerator pedal in SMART

SPORT mode. It is because your

vehicle remains to be in a 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.

Limitation of SMART mode

The SMART mode may be limited in

following situations. (The OFF indicator

illuminates in those situations.)

The vehicle is driven using the paddle

shifter (manual shift mode) : SMART

mode is deactivated determining that

the driver wants to drive the vehicle

manually.

Cruise Control and Smart Cruise

Control is activated : Cruise Control

and Smart Cruise Control may

deactivate SMART mode when

the vehicle is controlled by the set

speed of Cruise Control and Smart

Cruise Control. (SMART mode is not

deactivated just by turning on Cruise

Control and Smart Cruise Control)

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 following

precautions:

Drive cautiously and maintain 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 an automatic

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

in 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).

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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” section in chapter 8.

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 drivers’ 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. (if

equipped)

Replace your windshield wiper blades

when they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

Be sure your tires have enough tread.

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” section

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” section in chapter 9.

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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 fail the

braking operation.

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.

Reducing the Risk of a Rollover

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

and a narrower track to make them

capable of performing in a wide variety

of off-road applications. The specific

design characteristics give them a higher

center of gravity than ordinary vehicles

making them more likely to roll over if

you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. Due to this

risk, driver and passengers are strongly

recommended to buckle their seat belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make

to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all

possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, do not load your vehicle

with heavy cargo on the roof, and never

modify your vehicle in any way.

WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types of

vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of

control:

Take corners at slower speeds than

you would with a passenger vehicle.

Avoid sharp turns and abrupt

maneuvers.

Do not modify your vehicle in any

way that you would raise the center

of gravity.

Keep tires properly inflated.

Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.

WARNING

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Make sure

all passengers are wearing their seat

belts.

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6-52

WINTER DRIVING

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.

Use snow tires when road temperature is

below 45°F (7°C).
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,

make sure to use the same Inflation

pressure 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.

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Tire chains

Type A

ONX4060020

Type B

ONX4080023

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 recommended

instead of tire chains. If tire chains must

be used, use genuine HYUNDAI parts if

available and install the tire chain after

reviewing the instructions provided with

the tire chains. Damage to your vehicle

caused by improper tire chain use is not

covered by your vehicle manufacturer’s

warranty.

When using tire chains, attach them to

the drive wheels as follows.
AWD : All four wheels
If a full set of chains is not available for

an AWD vehicle, chains may be installed

on the front wheels only.

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.

Information

Install tire chains only in pairs and on
the 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 and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.

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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:
If snow chains must be used, see the

below table.

235/65 R17

Wire-type chains with a

thickness of less than

0.47 in. (12mm)

235/55 R19

Fabric-type 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

unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.

(12 mm) thick or fabric-type chain

to prevent damage to the chain’s

connection.

Fabric-type chains must be used on

vehicles equipped with 19/20” tires.

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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.

Check battery and cables

Winter temperatures affect battery

performance.

Inspect the battery and

cables, as specified in chapter 9.

The

battery charging level can be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a

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

park the vehicle indoors if possible.

Change to “winter weight” oil if

necessary

In some regions during winter, it is

recommended to use the “winter

weight” oil with lower viscosity In

addition, replace the engine oil and filter

if it is close to the next maintenance

interval. Fresh engine oil ensures

optimum engine operation during the

winter months. For further information,

refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure

about a type of winter weight oil, consult

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in

chapter 9.

If necessary, replace them.

Also check all ignition wirings and

components for any cracks, wear-out,

and damage.

To prevent locks from freezing

To prevent the locks from being frozen,

spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin

into key holes. When a lock opening is

already covered with ice, spray approved

de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.

When an internal part of a lock freezes,

try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully

use the heated key to avoid an injury.

Use approved window washer anti-

freeze solution in system

To prevent the window washer from

being frozen, add authorized window

washer anti-freeze solution, as specified

on the window washer container.

Window washer anti-freeze solution is

available from an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer, and most vehicle accessory

outlets. Do not use engine coolant or

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