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Hyundai Elantra (2025 year). Manual in english - page 2

Convenience features

Battery replacement

If you suspect your smart key might have

sustained some damage, or you feel your

Battery Type: CR2450

smart key is not working correctly,

To replace the battery:

contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

1. Put the slim tool into the key hole (1) to

pry open the rear cover of the smart

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key.

This product contains a button battery.

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can

cause severe or fatal injuries within 2

hours. Keep batteries out of reach of

children.

If you think batteries may have been

swallowed or placed inside any part of the

body, seek immediate medical attention.

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2. Remove the old battery and insert a

new battery. Make sure the battery

position is correct. An improperly

positioned battery may discharge the

battery, causing smart key failure.

An inappropriately disposed battery may

be harmful to the environment and

human health. Always dispose of a used

battery according to your local law(s) or

regulations.

3. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart

key.

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Door locks

Operating door unlocks from

inside the vehicle

Operating door locks from

With the door inside handle

outside the vehicle

Using the mechanical key

Driver door & Passenger door

If the inner door handle is pulled when the

door is locked, the door is unlocked and

To unlock:

opened.

1. Pull the door handle.

2. Press the release button (1) located

Rear door - Two pull operation

inside the bottom part of the cover with

If the inner door handle is pulled once

a mechanical key or flat-head

when the door is locked, the door is

screwdriver.

unlocked. If the inner door handle is

3. Carefully pull out the cover (2) while

pulled once more, the door is opened.

continuing to press the release button

to remove the cover and expose the key

cylinder.

4. Insert the mechanical key into the key

cylinder and rotate (3) clockwise to

unlock the vehicle and

counterclockwise to lock the vehicle.

Once the doors are unlocked, they can

be opened by pulling the door handle.

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Only the driver’s door can be

locked/unlocked using the mechanical

key.

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With the central door lock/unlock

In case of an emergency

switch

Driver’s door

In case of emergency such as when the

battery is discharged, the only way to lock

Front passenger’s door

the door(s) is with the mechanical key

from the outside key hole.

Doors without an outside key hole can be

locked as follows:

1. Open the door.

2. Insert the key into the emergency door

lock hole and turn the key to the lock

position.

3. Close the door securely.

WARNING

When pressing the ( ) portion (1) on the

• Always close and lock the doors while

switch, all vehicle doors are locked.

the vehicle is moving. If the doors are

unlocked, the risk of being thrown from

• If any door is opened, the doors are not

the vehicle in a collision increases.

locked even though the lock switch (1)

of the door is pressed.

• Do not pull the inner door handle of the

driver’s or passenger’s door while the

When pressing the (

) portion (2) on the

vehicle is moving.

switch, all vehicle doors are unlocked.

When all vehicle doors are locked, the

indicator lights (3) on the driver’s door

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and passenger’s door turn off. If any door

is unlocked, the indicator turns on.

Do not leave the elderly, children, or

animals unattended in your vehicle. An

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enclosed vehicle can become extremely

hot and the elderly, unattended children

If the smart key is in the vehicle and the

or animals who cannot escape the vehicle

front door is opened, the central door lock

may be seriously injured or killed.

button (1) cannot lock the doors.

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Child-protector rear door

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locks

Always park your vehicle properly.

Depress the brake pedal, change the gear

to P (Park), apply the parking brake, move

the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF

position, close all windows, lock all doors,

and always take the keys with you.

WARNING

Be careful when opening doors and

watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles,

or pedestrians approaching the vehicle to

prevent serious injury or death.

The child safety lock is provided to help

prevent children seated in the rear from

accidentally opening the rear doors. The

rear door safety locks must be used

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whenever children are in the vehicle.

To exit the vehicle if the power door lock

The child safety lock is located on the

does not function:

edge of each rear door. When the child

safety lock is in the lock position, the rear

• Operate the door unlock feature

door does not open if the inner door

repeatedly (both electronic and

handle is pulled.

manual) while simultaneously pulling

on the door handle.

To lock the child safety lock, insert a small

flat blade tool (e.g. screwdriver or similar)

• Operate the other door locks and

(1) into the slot and turn it to the lock

handles.

position as shown.

• Lower the driver’s front window and

To allow a rear door to be opened from

use the mechanical key to unlock the

inside the vehicle, unlock the child safety

door from outside.

lock.

WARNING

Never allow children to open the rear

doors while the vehicle is moving. They

may fall out of the vehicle. Be sure to use

the rear door safety locks whenever

children are in the vehicle.

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Rear Occupant Alert

System operations

When you turn off the engine and open

(ROA)

the driver’s door after opening and

Rear Occupant Alert is provided to

closing the rear door or trunk, the "Check

prevent the driver from leaving with any

rear seats" warning message appears on

rear passenger left in the vehicle.

the cluster display.

System setting

To use Rear Occupant Alert, it can be

enabled from the Settings menu in the

infotainment system. Select:

Setup>Vehicle>Convenience>Rear

Occupant Alert

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The infotainment system may change

after software updates. For more

information, refer to the user's manual

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provided in the infotainment system and

Rear Occupant Alert provides information

the quick reference guide.

to the driver to check the rear seats but it

does not detect whether there is an

object or passenger. Always check the

rear seats when leaving the vehicle.

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The open and close history of the rear

door is initialized if the driver turns off the

engine and lock vehicle doors.

However, the alarm may sound again

whenever the driver’s door is opened if

the previous history of the rear door is not

initialized.

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Steering wheel

Tilt/telescopic steering

Adjust the steering wheel toward your

chest, not toward your face. Make sure

Motor Driven Power Steering

you can see the instrument cluster

(MDPS)

warning lights and gauges. After

adjusting, push the steering wheel up and

The system assists you with steering the

down to be in the locked position.

vehicle. If the vehicle is turned off or if the

power steering system becomes

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inoperative, you may still steer the

vehicle, but it requires increased steering

Never adjust the steering wheel while

effort.

driving. This may cause loss of vehicle

control resulting in a collision.

If you notice any change in the effort

required to steer during normal vehicle

operation, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

If the Motor Driven Power Steering (

)

warning light and the message, "Check

motor driven power steering" illuminate

on the instrument cluster, you can

continue to steer the vehicle, but it

requires increased effort. Contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the

system inspected as soon as possible.

To adjust:

1. Pull down the lock-release lever (1).

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

angle (2) and distance forward/back

(3).

3. Pull the lock-release lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

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Sometimes the lock-release lever may

not engage completely. Pull down on the

lock-release lever, readjust the steering

wheel again, and then pull back up on the

lock-release lever to lock the steering

wheel in place.

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Day/night rearview mirror

Mirrors

if equipped

Inside rearview mirror

Before driving your vehicle, check to see

that your inside rearview mirror is

properly positioned. Adjust the rearview

mirror so that the view through the rear

window is properly centered.

WARNING

Make sure your line of sight is not

obstructed. Do not place objects in the

rear seat, cargo area, or behind the rear

[A] Lever

head restraints which could interfere with

[B] Day

your vision through the rear window.

[C] Night

Before driving at night, pull the day/night

lever toward you to reduce glare from the

headlights of the vehicles behind you.

WARNING

Remember that you lose some rearview

To prevent serious injury during an

clarity in the night position.

accident or deployment of the air bag, do

not modify the rearview mirror and do not

install a wide mirror.

WARNING

Never adjust the mirror while driving. This

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar material dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the mirror as this may cause

the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror

housing.

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Electrochromic mirror (ECM)

Side view mirrors

if equipped

Your vehicle is equipped with both

(1) Sensor

left-hand and right-hand side view

mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted

When the engine is running, the glare

remotely with the remote switch. The side

from vehicle headlights behind you is

view mirrors can be folded to help

automatically controlled by the sensor

prevent damage when going through an

mounted in the rearview mirror.

automatic car wash or when passing

When the gear is shifted to R (Reverse),

through a narrow street.

the mirror automatically goes to the

brightest setting in order to improve the

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driver’s view behind the vehicle

• The right side view mirror is convex.

Objects seen in the mirror are closer

than they appear.

• Use the inside rear view mirror or look

back directly to determine the actual

distance of other vehicles prior to

changing lanes.

• Do not adjust or fold the side view

mirrors while driving. This may cause

loss of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

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Folding the side view mirrors

NOTICE

• Do not scrape ice off the mirror face;

this may damage the surface of the

glass.

• If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not

adjust the mirror by force. Use an

approved de-icer (not radiator

antifreeze) spray, or a sponge or soft

cloth with very warm water, or move

the vehicle to a warm place and allow

the ice to melt.

To fold the side view mirrors, grasp the

Side view mirror adjustment

housing of the mirror and then fold it

inwards.

1. Move either the L (left side) or R (right

side) lever (1) to select the side view

mirror you would like to adjust.

2. Use the mirror adjustment control (2) to

position the selected mirror up, down,

left or right.

NOTICE

• The mirrors stop moving when they

reach the maximum adjusting angles,

but the motor continues to operate

while the switch is pressed. Do not

press the switch longer than necessary,

because this can damage the motor.

• Do not attempt to adjust the side view

mirrors by hand, because this can

damage the motor.

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Windows

(1) Driver’s door power window switch

(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch

(3) Rear door (left) power window switch

(4) Rear door (right) power window switch

(5) Window opening and closing

(6) Automatic power window

(7) Power window lock button

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Power windows

Auto down window

if equipped

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position to be able to raise or lower the

Pressing the power window switch

windows. Each door has a Power Window

momentarily to the second detent

switch to control the door’s window. The

position (6) completely lowers the

driver has a Power Window Lock button

window even when the switch is released.

that can block the operation of rear

To stop the window at the desired

passenger windows. The power windows

position while the window is operating,

will operate for about 3 minutes after the

pull up or press down and release the

ignition is turned LOCK/OFF or if the

switch.

ignition is placed in the ACC position, as

long as the front doors remain closed.

Auto up/down window

If the front doors are opened, the battery

if equipped

power is turned OFF and the Power

Windows do not operate.

Pressing or pulling up the power window

switch momentarily to the second detent

position (6) completely lowers or lifts the

Window opening and closing

window even when the switch is released.

To stop the window at the desired

position while the window is operating,

pull up or press down and release the

switch.

Automatic reversal

if equipped

To open:

Press the window switch down to the first

detent position (5). Release the switch

when you want the window to stop.

To close:

Pull the window switch up to the first

detent position (5). Release the window

switch when you want the window to

If a window senses any obstacle while it is

stop.

closing automatically, it stops and lowers

approximately 12 in. (30 cm) to allow the

object to be cleared.

If the window detects any resistance

while the power window switch is pulled

up continuously, the window stops

upward movement and then lowers

approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm).

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If the power window switch is pulled up

Power window lock button

continuously again within 5 seconds after

the window is lowered by the automatic

window reverse feature, the automatic

window reverse does not operate.

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The automatic reverse feature is active

only when the "Auto Up" feature is used

by fully pulling up the switch to the

second detent.

NOTICE

The driver can disable the power window

switches on the rear passenger doors by

Do not install any accessories on the

pressing the power window lock button.

windows. The automatic reverse feature

When the power window lock button is

may not operate.

pressed:

• The driver’s master control can operate

all the power windows.

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• The front passenger’s control can

Make sure body parts or other objects are

operate the front passenger’s power

safely out of the way before closing the

window.

windows to avoid injuries or vehicle

• The rear passenger’s control cannot

damage.

operate the rear passengers’ power

Objects less than 0.16 in. (4 mm) in

window.

diameter caught between the window

glass and the upper window channel may

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not be detected by the automatic reverse

Do not allow children to play with the

window and the window does not stop

power windows. Keep the driver’s door

and reverse direction.

power window lock button in the LOCK

position. Serious injury or death may

result from unintentional window

operation by a child.

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NOTICE

Sunroof

if equipped

• To prevent possible damage to the

power window system, do not open or

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,

close two windows or more at the same

you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the

time. This also ensures the longevity of

sunroof switch located on the overhead

the fuse.

console.

• Never try to operate the main switch on

the driver’s door and the individual

door window switch in opposite

directions at the same time. If this is

done, the window stops and cannot be

opened or closed.

The sunroof can be operated when the

ignition switch is in the ON or START

position.

The sunroof can also be operated for

about 3 minutes after the ignition switch

is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position unless

a front door is opened.

However, if the front door is open, the

sunroof cannot be operated even within

the 3 minute period.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Adjust he sunroof or sunshade when

your vehicle stops.

• Do not leave the engine running and

the key in your vehicle with

unsupervised children. Unattended

children may operate the sunroof.

• Do not sit on the top of the vehicle.

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Sunshade

Tilt open/close

Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight

(1) Tilt open

coming through the sunroof glass.

(2) Tilt close

Open or close the sunshade by hand.

• Push the sunroof switch up to tilt the

sunroof glass open. If the sunshade is

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closed, open the sunshade manually

first.

The sunshade opens automatically when

the sunroof glass is opened, but the

• Push the sunroof switch forward when

sunshade does not close automatically

the sunroof glass is tilt opened, the

when the sunroof glass is closed. Also,

sunroof glass closes.

only the sunshade cannot be closed when

The sunroof glass tilts open or closes

the sunroof glass is opened.

while the switch is pushed.

NOTICE

Do not pull the sunshade up or down, or

apply excessive force as such action may

damage the sunshade or cause it to

malfunction.

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Slide open/close

Automatic reversal

if equipped

• Push the sunroof switch rearward. The

sunroof glass slides open. If the

sunshade is closed, the sunshade

If the sunroof glass senses any

opens first and then the sunroof glass

obstruction while closing, it reverses

opens.

direction then stops.

Push the sunroof switch forward. The

The automatic reverse feature may not

sunroof glass closes.

work if a thin or soft object is caught

Push the sunroof switch forward or

between the sliding sunshade or sunroof

rearward to the first detent position.

glass and sunroof sash.

The sunroof glass moves until the

switch is released.

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• Push the sunroof switch forward or

• Make sure that heads, hands, arms, any

rearward to the second detent position.

other body parts, or objects are out of

The sunroof glass operates

the way before operating the sunroof.

automatically (auto slide feature).

Body parts or objects may get caught

To stop the sunroof movement, push

causing injuries or vehicle damage.

the sunroof switch in any direction.

• Never deliberately use your body parts

• The sunroof glass stops halfway (first

to test the automatic reverse feature.

detent position) before it is fully

opened. To fully open the sunroof glass,

push the sunroof switch rearward once

more. At this time, the sunroof glass

opens only while the switch is pushed.

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NOTICE

Hood

• Do not continue to push the sunroof

switch after the sunroof is fully opened,

Opening the hood

closed, or tilted. Damage to the sunroof

1. Park the vehicle and apply the parking

motor may occur or may cause the

brake.

motor or sunroof system to

malfunction.

2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the

hood. The hood pops open slightly.

• Using the sunroof for a long time may

make noise caused by dust

accumulated between the sunroof and

vehicle body. Open the sunroof and

remove dust regularly using a clean

cloth.

• Do not try to open the sunroof when the

temperature is below freezing or when

the sunroof is covered with snow or ice.

Otherwise, the motor may be damaged.

In a cold and wet weather, the sunroof

may not work properly.

• Do not open or drive with the sunroof

glass open immediately after rain or

3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the

washing the vehicle. Water may wet the

hood slightly, push up the secondary

interior of the vehicle.

hood release lever (1) inside of the hood

center and lift the hood (2).

• Do not extend any cargo outside the

sunroof while driving.

WARNING

Do not extend your head, arms, body

parts or objects outside the sunroof while

driving.

4. Lift the hood support rod.

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5. Insert the end of the hood support rod

Closing the hood

into the slot located on the hood (3).

1. Before closing the hood, check in and

around the engine compartment to

ensure the following:

• Any tools or other loose objects have

been removed.

• All glove, rags, or other combustible

material have been removed.

• All filler caps are tightly and correctly

installed.

2. Return the hood support rod to its

stored location.

3. Lower the hood until it is about 12 in. (30

cm) above the closed position and then

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let it drop.

• Grasp the hood support rod in the area

4. Check the hood has locked properly. If

wrapped in rubber when the engine is

the hood is raised slightly, open it again

hot to protect you from burn or injury.

and drop it from a little higher. Check

• Make sure that the end of the hood

again.

support rod is inserted fully into the

hood slot to prevent the hood from

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falling.

• Before closing the hood, ensure all

obstructions are removed from around

the hood opening.

• Always double check to make sure that

the hood is firmly latched before driving

away. Check there is no hood open

warning light or message displayed on

the instrument cluster. Driving with the

hood open may cause a total loss of

visibility, resulting in a collision.

• Do not move the vehicle with the hood

raised. It may block your vision and may

result in a collision.

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Closing the trunk

Trunk

Lower the trunk lid and press down until it

locks. Always check it is secure by pulling

Opening the trunk

up the trunk lid.

1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park)

and set the parking brake.

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2. Then do one of the following:

To prevent damage to the trunk lift

• Hold down the trunk unlock button

cylinders and the attached hardware,

located on your remote key or smart

always close the trunk before driving.

key for more than 1 second.

• Additionally, for vehicles equipped

with smart key :

NOTICE

- While all doors are unlocked, press

the switch on the trunk to open the

Trunk lock and the trunk may not work if

trunk with or without the smart key

frozen shut due to moisture and freezing

in your possession.

conditions.

- If any door is locked or all doors are

locked, the switch can still be used

Emergency trunk safety

to open the trunk, as long as the

smart key is in your possession.

release

Outside

Your vehicle is equipped with an

- Use the trunk release lever.

Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever

Inside

located inside the trunk. When someone

is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the

trunk can be opened by moving the lever

in the direction of the arrow and pushing

the trunk open.

3. Lift the trunk lid up.

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Smart Trunk release

WARNING

if equipped

•

You and your passengers must be

aware of the location of the Emergency

Trunk Safety Release lever in this

vehicle and how to open the trunk in

case you are accidentally locked in the

trunk.

•

NEVER allow anyone to occupy the

trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the

trunk is partially or totally latched and

the person is unable to get out, serious

injury or death could occur due to lack

of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid

heat build-up, or because of exposure

On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,

to cold weather conditions. The trunk is

the trunk can be opened using the Smart

also a highly dangerous location in the

Trunk release system.

event of a crash because it is not a

protected occupant space but is a part

You can enable the Smart Trunk release

of the vehicle’s crush zone.

system from the Settings menu in the

instrument cluster.

•

Your vehicle should be kept locked and

the Smart Key should be kept out of the

Select: User Settings > Doors > Smart

reach of children. Parents should teach

Trunk

their children about the dangers of

playing in trunks.

How to use the Smart Trunk release

•

Use the release lever for emergencies

The trunk can be opened with no touch

only.

activation satisfying all the conditions

below.

• After 15 seconds when all doors are

closed and locked

• Positioned in the detecting area for

more than 3 seconds

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The Smart Trunk release does not operate

when:

• The smart key is detected within 15

seconds after the doors are closed and

locked, and is continuously detected.

• The smart key is detected within 15

seconds after the doors are closed and

locked, and 60 in. (1.5 m) from the front

door handles. (for vehicles equipped

with Welcome Light)

• A door is not locked or closed.

• The smart key is in the vehicle.

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1. Setting

WARNING

To activate the Smart Trunk release, go

to User Settings Mode and select Smart

• Make sure you close the trunk before

Trunk on the cluster display.

driving your vehicle.

For more information, refer to the

• Make sure there are no people or

"Cluster display (Type A)" section in the

objects around the trunk before

complete Owner's Manual. If your

opening or closing the trunk.

vehicle is equipped with additional

• Make sure objects in the trunk do not

navigation, please refer to the user's

come out when opening the trunk on a

infotainmentsystemmanualseparately

slope. It may cause serious injury.

supplied.

• Make sure to deactivate the Smart

Trunk when washing your vehicle.

Otherwise, the trunk may open

inadvertently.

• The key should be kept out of reach of

children. Children may inadvertently

open the Smart Trunk release while

playing around the rear area of the

vehicle.

2. Detect and Alert

If you are positioned in the detecting

area (20-40 in. (50-100 cm) behind the

vehicle) carrying a smart key, the

hazard warning lights will blink and

chime will sound to alert you the smart

key has been detected and the trunk

will open.

3. Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink and

chime will sound 6 times and then the

trunk will open.

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How to deactivate the Smart Trunk

release function using the smart key

Information

Type A

• If you press the door unlock button (2),

the Smart Trunk release function will be

deactivated temporarily. But, if you do

not open any door for 30 seconds, the

smart trunk function will be activated

again.

• If you press the trunk open button (3)

for more than 1 second, the trunk

opens.

• If you press the door lock button (1) or

trunk open button (3) when the Smart

Trunk release function is not in the

Detect and Alert stage, the smart trunk

Type B

function will not be deactivated.

• In case you have deactivated the Smart

Trunk function by pressing the smart

key button and opened a door, the

Smart Trunk release function can be

activated again by closing and locking

all doors.

Detecting area

(1) Door lock

(2) Door unlock

(3) Trunk open

(4) Panic

(5) Remote Start (if equipped)

If you press any button of the smart key

during the Detect and Alert stage, the

Smart Trunk release function will be

deactivated.

Make sure to be aware of how to

deactivate the Smart Trunk release

• The Smart Trunk release operates with

function for emergency situations.

a welcome alert if the smart key is

detected within 20-40 in. (50-100 cm)

from the trunk.

• The alert stops at once if the smart key

is positioned outside the detecting area

during the Detect and Alert stage.

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Fuel filler door

Closing the fuel filler door

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

clockwise until it "Clicks".

Opening the fuel filler door

2. Close the fuel filler door until it is

latched securely.

WARNING

Automotive fuel is highly flammable and

explosive. Failure to follow these

guidelines may result in serious injury or

death:

•

Read and follow all warnings posted at

the gas station.

•

Before refueling, note the location of

the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if

available, at the gas station.

The fuel filler door must be opened from

inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel

•

Before touching the fuel nozzle,

filler release lever.

eliminate the potential build-up of

static electricity by touching a metal

1. Turn the engine off.

part of the vehicle, a safe distance away

2. Pull up the fuel filler release lever.

from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other

gas source, with your bare hand.

•

Do not use cellular phones while

refueling. Electric current and/or

electronic interference from cellular

phones may potentially ignite fuel

vapors and cause a fire.

•

Do not get back into a vehicle once you

have begun refueling.

You can generate a build-up of static

electricity by touching, rubbing, or

sliding against any item or fabric

capable of producing static electricity.

3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to

Static electricity discharge may ignite

access the fuel tank cap.

fuel vapors causing a fire. If you must

4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it

re-enter the vehicle, once again

counterclockwise. A hissing noise is

eliminate potentially dangerous static

heard because the pressure inside the

electricity discharge by touching a

tank equalizes.

metal part of the vehicle, away from the

5. Place the cap (3) on the fuel filler door

fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gasoline

(1).

source, with your bare hand.

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AUTO headlight

Exterior lights

Lighting control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the

end of the control lever to one of the

following positions:

The headlights and parking lights are

turned ON or OFF automatically

depending on the amount of daylight as

measured by the ambient light sensor (1)

in front of the instrument panel.

Even with the AUTO headlight feature in

operation, it is recommended to manually

(1) OFF

turn ON the headlights when driving at

(2) AUTO headlight

night or in a fog, driving in the rain, or

(3) Parking light

when you enter dark areas, such as

(4) Headlight

tunnels and parking facilities.

NOTICE

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

The Daytime Running Lights can make it

• Do not cover or spill anything on the

easier for others to see the front of your

sensor (1) located in front of the

vehicle during the day, especially after

instrument panel.

dawn and before sunset. The DRL system

• Do not clean the sensor using a window

is ON when the headlight switch is in the

cleaner, the cleaner may leave a light

OFF or the AUTO headlight position and

film which could interfere with sensor

the Parking Brake is released.

operation.

It turns off when:

• If your vehicle has window tint or other

• The headlights are ON.

types of metallic coating on the front

windshield, the AUTO headlight system

• The parking brake is applied.

may not work properly.

• The vehicle is turned off.

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Convenience features

Parking light (

)

High beam operation

The parking light, license plate light, and

To turn on the high beam headlight, push

instrument panel light are turned ON.

the lever away from you. The lever returns

to its original position.

Headlight (

)

The high beam indicator illuminates when

the headlight high beams are switched

on.

To turn off the high beam headlight, pull

the lever toward you. The low beams turn

on.

WARNING

Do not use high beam when there are

other vehicles approaching you. Using

high beam may obstruct the other driver’s

vision.

The headlight, parking light, license plate

light, and instrument panel light are

turned ON.

Information

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position to turn on the headlight.

To flash the high beam headlight, pull the

lever toward you, then release the lever.

The high beams remain ON as long as you

hold the lever.

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Turn signals and lane change

One touch turn signal

signals

To use One Touch Turn Signal, push the

turn signal lever up or down to position

(B) and then release it.

The lane change signals blinks 3, 5 or 7

times.

You can enable the One Touch Turn

Signal function or choose the number of

blinking from the Settings menu in the

instrument cluster or infotainment

system.

Select:

• User Settings > Lights > One Touch

Turn Signal > Off/3 flashes/5 flashes/7

To signal a turn, push down on the lever

flashes (for instrument cluster type)

for a left turn or up for a right turn in

• Settings > Vehicle > Lights > One

position (A).

Touch Turn Signal > 3 flashes/5

If an indicator stays on and does not flash

flashes/7 flashes/Off (for infotainment

or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn

system type)

signal bulbs may be burned out and

require replacement. Contact an

authorized HYNDAI dealer.

Battery saver function

To prevent the battery from being

discharging, the system automatically

turns off the parking lights when the

driver turns the vehicle off and opens the

driver’s door.

To keep the lights on when the vehicle is

turned off:

(1) Open the driver’s door.

(2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON

again using the headlight switch.

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Convenience features

Headlight delay function

Interior lights

if equipped

If you place the ignition switch to the ACC

WARNING

or OFF position with the headlights ON,

Do not use the interior lights when driving

the headlights (and/or parking lights)

in the dark. The interior lights may

remain on for about 5 minutes. If the

driver’s door is opened and closed, the

obscure your view and result in a collision.

headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.

Do not use the interior lights for extended

Also, with the vehicle off if the driver’s

periods when the vehicle is turned off.

door is opened and closed, the headlights

Otherwise, the battery discharges.

(and/or parking lights) are turned off after

15 seconds.

The headlights (and/or parking lights) can

Interior lights auto off

be turned off by pressing the lock button

The interior lights automatically go off

on the remote key or smart key twice or

about 20 minutes after the vehicle is

turning the headlight switch to the OFF or

turned off and the doors are closed. If a

AUTO position.

door is opened, the light go off 40

You can enable the headlight delay

minutes after the vehicle is turned off. If

function from the Settings menu in the

the doors are locked by the remote key or

instrument cluster or infotainment

smart key and the vehicle enters the

system.

armed stage of the theft alarm system,

the lights go off five seconds later.

Select:

• User Settings > Lights > Headlight

Delay (for instrument cluster type)

Front lights

• Settings > Vehicle > Lights > Headlight

Delay (for infotainment system type)

Information

If the driver exits the vehicle through

another door besides the driver’s door,

the battery saver function does not

operate and the headlight delay function

does not turn OFF automatically.

To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the

headlights manually before exiting the

vehicle.

(1) Map lamp

(2) Door lamp

(3) Room lamp ON

(4) Room lamp OFF

Map lamp:

Press either lens to turn the map lamp on

or off. This light produces a spot beam for

convenient use as a map lamp at night or

as a personal lamp for the driver and the

front passenger.

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Door lamp ():

High Beam Assist (HBA)

The front or rear room lamps come on

when the front or rear doors are opened.

When doors are unlocked by the remote

key or smart key, the front and rear lamps

come on for about 30 seconds as long as

any door is not opened. The front and rear

room lamps go out gradually after about

30 seconds if the door is closed. However,

if the ignition switch is in the ON position

or all doors are locked, the front and rear

lamps will turn off. If a door is opened

with the ignition switch in the ACC or

LOCK/OFF position, the front and rear

lamps stay on for about 10 minutes.

High Beam Assist automatically adjusts

the headlights between high beam and

Room lamp:

low beam depending on the light

detected from oncoming vehicles or

•

:

vehicles in front using the front view

Press the button to turn ON the room

camera.

lamp for the front/rear seats.

•

:

Information

Press the button to turn OFF the room

Refer to the "Driver assistance system

lamp for the front/rear seats.

sensors" section in chapter 7 for the

location and the general precautions of

front view camera.

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Convenience features

High Beam Assist settings

• When High Beam Assist is operating:

- If the turn signal lever is pulled

toward you when the high beams are

off, the high beams turn on. When

you let go of the turn signal lever,

High Beam Assist operates again.

- If the turn signal lever is pulled

toward you when the high beams are

on by High Beam Assist, the low

beams turn on and High Beam Assist

turns off.

- If the turn signal lever is pushed away

from you, the high beams turn on and

With the ignition switch ON, go to the

High Beam Assist turns off.

User Settings menu to turn on High Beam

- If the headlight switch is moved from

Assist and deselect to turn off the

AUTO to another position

function in the instrument cluster.

(headlight/position/off), the

Select:

corresponding light turns on and

User Settings > Lights > High Beam

High Beam Assist turns off.

Assist (for cluster type)

• When High Beam Assist is operating,

or

high beam switches to low beam if:

Settings > Lights > High Beam Assist (for

- The headlights of an oncoming

infotainment system)

vehicle are detected.

- The tail lights of a front vehicle are

WARNING

detected.

Only change the settings after parking

- The headlight or tail light of a

your vehicle at a safe location.

motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.

- The surrounding ambient light is

bright enough so high beams are not

High Beam Assist operation

required.

• After selecting High Beam Assist from

- Streetlights or other lights are

the settings menu to operate High

detected.

Beam Assist:

- Place the headlight switch in the

Information

AUTO position and push the turn

The images and colors in the instrument

signal lever toward the instrument

cluster may differ depending on the

cluster. High Beam Assist (

)

cluster type or theme selected from the

indicator light illuminates.

settings menu.

- When High Beam Assist is enabled,

high beams turn on when the vehicle

speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h) and

the High Beam (

) indicator light

illuminates. When the vehicle speed

is below 12 mph (20 km/h), high

beams do not turn on and the

indicator light illuminates in white.

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High Beam Assist malfunction

• There is a temporary reflector or flash

ahead (construction area).

and limitations

• There is a traffic light, reflecting sign,

LED sign, or reflectors ahead.

High Beam Assist malfunction

• The road is wet or covered with snow or

ice.

• A vehicle suddenly appears from a

curve.

• The vehicle is tilted due to a flat tire or

being towed.

• The headlights from an oncoming or

front vehicle is not detected because of

exhaust fumes, smoke, fog, snow,

blizzard, water spray on the road, or

windshield condensation, etc.

When High Beam Assist is not working

Information

properly, the "Check High Beam Assist

For more information on the limitations of

(HBA) system" warning message may

the front view camera, refer to the

appear, and the

warning light may

"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

illuminate on the instrument cluster.

(FCA) (Sensor fusion)" section in chapter

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

7.

Limitations of High Beam Assist

High Beam Assist may not work properly

WARNING

in the following situations if:

• Always check road conditions, and if

• The headlights from an oncoming or

necessary, take appropriate actions to

front vehicle is damaged or out of the

drive safely. It is your responsibility to

detection range.

operate your vehicle in a safe manner.

• The headlights from an oncoming or

• If High Beam Assist does not operate

front vehicle are covered with dust,

properly, use the turn signal lever to

snow, or water.

switch between high beam and low

• An oncoming or front vehicle’s

beam.

headlights are off but the fog lamps are

• High Beam Assist may not operate for

on.

15 seconds right after your vehicle is

• There are lights that have a similar

started or when the front view camera

shape as a vehicle’s light ahead.

is initialized.

• The headlights are not repaired or

replaced properly.

• The headlights are not aimed properly.

• You are driving on a narrow curved

road, rough road, uphill, or downhill.

• A front vehicle is partially visible at a

crossroad or on a curved road.

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Convenience features

Wipers and washers

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the ignition

switch is turned ON.

MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the

lever up (MIST) and release it. The wipers

operate continuously if the lever is held in

this position.

OFF: Wipers are not in operation.

INT: Wipers operate intermittently at the

same wiping intervals. Use this mode in

light rain or mist. To change the speed

setting, turn the speed control knob.

LO: The wiper runs at a lower speed.

A. Wiper speed control

HI: The wiper runs at a higher speed.

• MIST - Single wipe

• OFF - Off

Information

• INT - Intermittent wipe

If there is heavy accumulation of snow or

• LO - Low wiper speed

ice on the windshield, defrost the

windshield for about 10 minutes, or until

• HI - High wiper speed

the snow and/or ice is removed to

B. Intermittent control wipe time

prevent damage to the wiper and washer

adjustment

system.

C. Wash with brief wipes (pull lever

towards you)

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Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently

toward you to spray washer fluid on the

windshield and to run the wipers 1-3

cycles. The spray and wiper operation

continues until you release the lever. If

the washer does not work, you may need

to add washer fluid to the washer fluid

reservoir.

WARNING

When the outside temperature is below

freezing, always warm the windshield

using the defroster to prevent the washer

fluid from freezing on the windshield and

obscuring your vision that could lead to a

collision resulting in serious injury or

death.

Always use appropriate washer fluids in

the winter season or cold weather.

NOTICE

To prevent damage:

• Do not operate the washer when the

fluid reservoir is empty or when the

windshield is dry.

• Do not attempt to move the wipers

manually.

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Convenience features

Manual climate control system

if equipped

Type A

Type B

(1) Fan speed control knob

(2) Temperature control knob

(3) Mode selection knob

(4) Front windshield defroster position

(5) Rear window/side view mirror defroster (if equipped) button

(6) Air intake control button

(7) A/C (Air conditioning) button

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Heating and air conditioning

Mode selection

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

To improve the effectiveness of heating

and cooling, select:

• Heating:

• Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to outside

(fresh) air or recirculated air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired

The mode selection knob controls the

speed.

direction of the air flow through the

ventilation system.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn on the

air conditioning system.

Air can be directed to the floor,

dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five

When starting the vehicle in cold weather

symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-

a more efficient way to heat the

Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air

passenger compartment is to do the

position.

following.

• Turn off or lower the blower, right after

Face-Level (B, D)

starting the engine.

- Engine temperature is still low and

the air flow from the heater is still

cold.

Air flow is directed toward the upper body

• After a few minutes of engine warm up,

and face. Additionally, each outlet can be

turn on or set the fan to a higher level

controlled to direct the air discharged

and adjust the temperature setting

from the outlet.

towards hot.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Air flow is directed toward the face and

the floor.

Floor-Level (C, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air being

directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

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Convenience features

Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

Air intake control

Type A

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor

and the windshield with a small amount

directed to the side window defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

Type B

directed to the side window defrosters.

Temperature control

To select outside (fresh) air or

recirculated air, press this button.

Recirculated air position

The temperature increases by turning the

knob to the right.

The temperature decreases by turning

the knob to the left.

With the recirculated air selected, air

from the passenger compartment is

drawn through the climate control

system.

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Outside (fresh) air position

WARNING

Type A

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to increase

inside the vehicle that could fog the

Type B

windshield and the side windows and

obscure visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air

conditioning or heating system on.

• Continued climate use of recirculated

With the outside (fresh) air selected, air

air may cause drowsiness or sleepiness,

enters the vehicle from outside and is

and loss of vehicle control. Set the air

drawn through the climate control

intake control to the outside (fresh) air

system.

position while driving.

Information

Fan speed control

Using the system in the fresh air position

is recommended.

Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) can cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows and

the air within the passenger

compartment will become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the recirculated air

position selected will result in excessively

dry air in the passenger compartment.

Turn the knob to the right to increase the

fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob to

the left to decrease fan speed and airflow.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

"0" position turns off the fan.

NOTICE

Operating the fan speed when the

ignition switch is in the ON position may

cause the battery to discharge. Operate

the fan speed when the engine is running.

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Convenience features

Air conditioning (A/C)

if equipped

Press the A/C button to turn the air

conditioning system on (indicator light

will illuminate). Press the button again to

turn the air conditioning system off.

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Automatic climate control system

if equipped

(1) Driver’s temperature control knob

(2) Passenger’s temperature control knob

(3) AUTO (automatic control) button

(4) SYNC button

(5) OFF button

(6) Front windshield defroster button

(7) Air conditioning button

(8) Air intake control button

(9) Rear window/side view mirror (if equipped) defroster button

(10)Fan speed control button

(11) Mode selection button

(12) Climate control information screen

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Convenience features

Automatic heating and air

• To turn the automatic operation off,

select any button of the following

conditioning

buttons:

The Automatic Climate Control System is

- Mode selection button

controlled by setting the desired

temperature.

- Front windshield defroster button

1. Press the AUTO button

(Press the button one more time to

deselect the front windshield

The modes, fan speeds, air intake, and

defroster function. The "AUTO" sign

air conditioning are controlled

illuminates on the information screen

automatically by the temperature

once again.)

setting.

- Fan speed control toggle switch

The selected function is controlled

manually while other functions

operate automatically.

• For your convenience and overall

system efficiency, use the AUTO button

and set the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C).

Information

You can control the blower strength in

three stages by pressing the AUTO

button during automatic operation.

• HIGH: Provides rapid air conditioning

and heating with the maximum fan

speed setting.

• MEDIUM: Provides air conditioning

and heating with the mid-level fan

speed setting.

• LOW: Fan speed is set to the lowest

Never place anything near the sensor to

setting range (1 to 3 bars range).

ensure better control of the heating and

cooling system.

2. Turn the temperature control knob to

set the desired temperature. If the

temperature is set to the lowest setting

(Lo), the air conditioning system

operates continuously.

After the interior has cooled

sufficiently, adjust the knob to a higher

temperature set point whenever

possible.

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Manual heating and air

Mode selection

conditioning

The heating and cooling system can be

controlled manually by pushing buttons

other than the AUTO button. In this case,

the system works sequentially according

to the order of buttons selected. When

pressing any button except the AUTO

button while using automatic operation,

the functions not selected is controlled

automatically.

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

The mode selection button controls the

To improve the effectiveness of heating

direction of the air flow through the

and cooling, select:

ventilation system.

• Heating:

The air flow outlet direction is cycled as

follows:

• Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

Face-Level (B, D)

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired

speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air

conditioning system on.

Air flow is directed toward the upper body

7. Press the AUTO button in order to

and face. Additionally, each outlet can be

convert to full automatic control of the

controlled to direct the air discharged

system.

from the outlet.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Air flow is directed toward the face and

the floor.

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air being

directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

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Convenience features

Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

Temperature control

Driver’s seat

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor

and the windshield with a small amount

directed to the side window defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Passenger’s seat

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents

The temperature will increases by turning

the knob to the right.

The temperature will decreases by

turning the knob to the left.

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.

To close the vent, push the air vent lever

in the opposite direction of the

passenger. To open the vent, push the air

vent lever in the same direction of the

passenger.

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Adjusting the temperature equally

Temperature conversion

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, the temperature mode

display is reset to Celsius.

To change the temperature unit from °C

to °F or °F to °C:

• Automatic climate control system

Press the AUTO button for 3 seconds

while pressing the OFF button.

• Instrument cluster or infotainment

system screen, select:

- User Settings > Unit > Temperature

• Press the SYNC button (indicator light

Unit > °F/°C (for instrument cluster

ON) to adjust the driver and passenger

type)

side temperature equally.

- Settings > General > Unit >

• Turn the driver side temperature

Temperature Unit > °F/°C (for

control knob. The driver and passenger

infotainment system type)

side temperature is adjusted equally.

The temperature unit on both the

• If you rotate the passenger’s

cluster display and the climate control

temperature control knob, the

screen will change.

passenger side temperature can be

operated individually.

Air intake control

Adjusting the temperature individually

Recirculated air position

Press the SYNC button (indicator light

OFF) again to adjust the driver and

passenger side temperature individually.

With the recirculated air position

selected, air from the passenger

compartment will be drawn through the

climate control system.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air position

selected, air enters the vehicle from

outside and is drawn through the climate

control system.

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Convenience features

Fan speed control

Information

Using the system in the fresh air position

is recommended.

Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) can cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows and

the air within the passenger

compartment will become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the recirculated air

position selected will result in excessively

dry air in the passenger compartment.

The fan speed can be adjusted as desired

by pressing the fan speed control button.

NOTICE

WARNING

Operating the fan speed when the

To prevent serious injury or death:

ignition switch is in the ON position may

• Continued climate control system

cause the battery to discharge.

operation in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to increase

inside the vehicle that could fog the

Air conditioning

windshield and the side windows and

obscure visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air

conditioning or heating system on.

• Continued climate use of recirculated

air may cause drowsiness or sleepiness,

and loss of vehicle control. Set the air

intake control to the outside (fresh) air

position while driving.

Press the A/C button to turn on the air

conditioning system (indicator light ON).

Press the button again to turn off the air

conditioning system.

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OFF mode

Windshield defrosting

and defogging

WARNING

Do not use the defrost-level

position

during the cooling operation in extremely

humid weather. The outer surface of the

windshield may fog and reduce visibility,

causing a collision that results in serious

injury or death.

Set the mode selection button to the

face-level

position and lower the fan

Press the OFF button to turn off the

speed.

climate control system.

• For maximum defrost performance, set

You can still operate the mode buttons

the temperature control to the highest

and air intake buttons as long as the

temperature setting and the fan speed

ignition switch is in the ON position.

control to the highest setting.

• If warm air to the floor is desired while

defrosting or defogging, select the

floor-defrost position.

• Before driving, clear all snow and ice

from the windshield, rear window, side

view mirrors, and all side windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the hood

and air inlet to improve heater and

defroster efficiency and to reduce the

probability of fogging up the inside of

the windshield.

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Convenience features

Manual climate control

To defrost outside windshield

system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

2. Set the temperature to the hottest

position.

1. Select any fan speed.

3.

Select the

position.

2. Select the desired temperature.

The outside (fresh) air and air

3. Select the

or

position.

conditioning is selected automatically.

The outside (fresh) air is selected

automatically. The air conditioning

automatically operates if the mode is

selected to the defrost-level

position.

If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)

air position are not selected

automatically, press the corresponding

button.

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Automatic climate control

To defrost outside windshield

system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set fan speed to the highest position.

2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI)

position.

1. Select the desired fan speed.

3. Press the defroster button (

).

2. Select the desired temperature.

The air conditioning turns on according to

the detected ambient temperature and

3. Press the defroster button (

).

the outside (fresh) air position is selected

The air conditioning turns on according to

automatically.

the detected ambient temperature, the

If the defrost-level

position is

outside (fresh) air position and higher fan

selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to

speed are selected automatically.

higher fan speed.

If the air conditioning, outside (fresh) air

position and higher fan speed are not

selected automatically, adjust the

Defogging logic

corresponding button or knob.

if equipped

If the defrost-level

position is

To help reduce the probability of fogging

selected, the fan speed increases.

up the inside of the windshield, the air

intake or air conditioning are controlled

automatically according to certain

conditions such as

or

position. To

cancel or return the defogging logic, do

the following

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Convenience features

Manual climate control system

Rear window defroster

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

NOTICE

position.

2. Select defroster mode (

).

Never use sharp instruments or window

3. Press the air intake control button at

cleaners containing abrasives to clean the

least 5 times within 3 seconds. The

window to prevent damage to the rear

window defroster.

process should be completed within 10

seconds after the defroster mode (

)

is selected.

The defroster heats the window to

The LED indicator on the air intake button

remove frost, fog, and thin ice from the

will blink 3 times to indicate that the

interior and exterior of the rear window,

defogging logic has been disabled.

while the engine is running.

Repeat the steps again to re-enable the

defogging logic.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog logic

status.

Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Press the defroster button (

).

3. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake

•

To activate it, press the rear window

control button at least 5 times within 3

defroster button located in the center

seconds.

control panel. The indicator on the rear

window defroster button illuminates

The automatic climate control

when the defroster is ON.

information screen will blink 3 times to

indicate that the defogging logic has

•

To turn it off, press the rear window

been disabled.

defroster button again.

Repeat the steps again to re-enable the

defogging logic.

Information

If the battery has been discharged or

•

If there is heavy accumulation of snow

disconnected, it resets to the defog logic

on the rear window, brush it off before

status.

operating the rear defroster.

•

The rear window defroster

automatically turns off after about 20

minutes or when the ignition switch is

in the LOCK/OFF position.

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Side view mirror defroster

if equipped

The side view mirror defrosters operate

when you turn on the rear window

When the Auto Defogging System

defroster.

operates, the indicator illuminates.

If a high amount of humidity is detected in

Auto defogging system (only

the vehicle, the Auto Defogging System is

for automatic climate control

enabled.

system)

The following steps are performed

automatically:

if equipped

Step 1) A/C button turns on.

Step 2) Air intake control changes to

outside (fresh) air position under low

outside temperature.

Step 3) Defrost-level is selected.

Step 4) Fan speed increases.

Auto defogging helps reduce the

possibility of fogging up the inside of the

windshield by automatically sensing the

moisture on inside the windshield.

The auto defogging system operates

when the heater or air conditioning is on.

Information

The Auto Defogging system may not

operate normally, when the outside

temperature is below 14 °F (-10 °C).

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Convenience features

To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging

Infotainment system

System

Press the front windshield defroster

button for 3 seconds when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

Steering wheel audio controls

When the Auto Defogging System is

canceled, the defroster button indicator

blinks 3 times.

When the Auto Defogging System is

reset, the defroster button indicator

blinks 6 times without a signal.

Information

• When the air conditioning is turned on

by Auto defogging system, if you try to

turn off the air conditioning, the

indicator blinks 3 times and the air

conditioning does not turned off.

NOTICE

• Do not select recirculated air while the

Auto defogging system is operating.

Do not operate multiple audio remote

control buttons simultaneously.

• When the Auto Defogging System is

operating, fan speed adjustment,

temperature adjustment, and air intake

VOLUME (VOL + / VOL -) (1)

control selection are all disabled.

• Rotate the VOLUME scroll up to

increase volume.

NOTICE

• Rotate the VOLUME scroll down to

decrease volume.

Do not remove the sensor cover located

on the top of the windshield glass.

SEEK/PRESET (

/

) (2)

Damage may not be covered by your

If the SEEK/PRESET switch is pressed up

vehicle warranty.

or down and held for 0.8 seconds or

more, it functions in the following modes:

RADIO mode

It functions as the AUTO SEEK select

button. It seeks until you release the

button.

MEDIA mode

It functions as the FF/RW button.

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If the SEEK/PRESET switch is pressed up

How vehicle radio works

or down, it functions in the following

modes.

FM reception

RADIO mode

It functions as the PRESET STATION

UP/DOWNbutton.

MEDIA mode

It functions as the TRACK UP/ DOWN

button.

MODE (3)

Press the MODE button to toggle through

Radio mode.

MUTE (

) (4)

AM and FM radio signals are broadcast

from transmitter towers located around

Press the MUTE button to mute or

your city. They are intercepted by the

activate the sound.

radio antenna on your vehicle. This signal

is then received by the radio and sent to

Custom button (

) (5)

your vehicle speakers.

• Custom function

When a strong radio signal has reached

• Press and hold to move to the function

your vehicle, the precise engineering of

setting screen.

your audio system ensures the best

possible quality reproduction. However,

Information

in some cases the signal coming to your

vehicle may not be strong and clear.

For more information, refer to the

This can be due to factors, such as the

separately supplied infotainment system

distance from the radio station, closeness

manual.

of other strong radio stations or the

presence of buildings, bridges or other

large obstructions in the area.

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Convenience features

AM(MW, LW) reception

FM radio station

AM broadcasts can be received at greater

FM broadcasts are transmitted at high

distances than FM broadcasts. This is

frequencies and do not bend to follow the

because AM radio waves are transmitted

earth’s surface. Because of this, FM

at low frequencies. These long, low

broadcasts generally begin to fade at

frequency radio waves can follow the

short distances from the station. Also, FM

curvature of the earth rather than

signals are easily affected by buildings,

travelling straight out into the

mountains, or other obstructions.

atmosphere. In addition, they curve

around obstructions so that they can

provide better signal coverage.

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These can result in certain listening

conditions which might lead you to

believe a problem exists with your radio.

The following conditions are normal and

do not indicate radio trouble :

• Station Swapping As a FM signal

weakens, another more powerful signal

near the same frequency may begin to

play. This is because your radio is

• Fading As your vehicle moves away

designed to lock onto the clearest

from the radio station, the signal will

signal. If this occurs, select another

weaken and sound will begin to fade.

station with a stronger signal.

When this occurs, we suggest that you

• Multi-Path Cancellation Radio signals

select another stronger station.

being received from several directions

• Flutter/Static Weak FM signals or large

can cause distortion or fluttering. This

obstructions between the transmitter

can be caused by a direct and reflected

and your radio can disturb the signal

signal from the same station, or by

causing static or fluttering noises to

signals from two stations with close

occur. Reducing the treble level may

frequencies. If this occurs, select

lessen this effect until the disturbance

another station until the condition has

clears.

passed.

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6

Vehicle break-in process

Key ignition switch

By following a few simple precautions for

if equipped

the first 600 mi. (1,000 km), you can add

to the performance, economy, and life of

WARNING

your vehicle.

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

• While driving, avoid sudden

death:

acceleration.

• Never allow children or any person who

• Do not maintain a single speed for a

is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

long time, either fast or slow. Varying

the ignition switch or related parts.

the engine speed is needed to properly

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

break-in the engine.

movement may occur.

• Avoid hard stops, except in

• Never reach through the steering wheel

emergencies, to allow the brakes to

for the ignition switch, or any other

seat properly.

control, while the vehicle is moving.

• Fuel economy, engine performance,

The presence of your hand or arm in

and engine oil consumption may differ

this area may cause a loss of vehicle

depending on the vehicle break-in

control resulting in a collision.

process and be stabilized after 4,000

mi. (6,000 km). New engines may

consume more oil during the vehicle

break-in period.

• Do not tow a trailer during the first

1,200 mi. (2,000 km) of operation.

[A] Lock

[B] ACC

[C] ON

[D] START

Whenever the front door is opened, the

ignition switch illuminates if the ignition

switch is not in the ON position. The light

goes off immediately when the ignition

switch is turned ON or goes off after

about 30 seconds when the door is

closed. (for vehicles equipped with

ignition switch illumination)

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Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Action

Notes

Position

To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

Always stop the vehicle before turning

position, push the key in at the ACC

the ignition switch to the LOCK

position and turn the key towards the

position.

LOCK

LOCK position.

The ignition key can be removed in

the LOCK position.

Some electrical accessories are

ACC

usable. The steering wheel unlocks.

This is the normal key position when

Do not leave the ignition switch in the

the engine has started. All features

ON position when the engine is not

and accessories are usable.

running to prevent the battery from

ON

The warning lights can be checked

discharging.

when you turn the ignition switch

from ACC to ON.

To start the engine, turn the ignition

The engine attempts to start until you

switch to the START position. The

release the key.

START

switch returns to the ON position

when you let go of the key.

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Push button start ignition

WARNING

switch

To turn off the vehicle in an emergency:

if equipped

Press and hold the Push Button Start

ignition switch for more than two

WARNING

seconds. Or rapidly press and release the

Push Button Start ignition switch three

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

times (within three seconds).

death:

If the vehicle is still moving, you can

• Never allow children or any person who

restart the vehicle without depressing the

is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

brake pedal by pressing the Push Button

the Push Button Start ignition switch or

Start ignition switch with the gear in the N

related parts. Unexpected and sudden

(Neutral) position.

vehicle movement may occur.

• Never reach through the steering wheel

for the ignition switch, or any other

control, while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

The presence of your hand or arm in

• Never press the Push Button Start

this area may cause a loss of vehicle

ignition switch while the vehicle is

control resulting in a collision.

moving except in an emergency. This

may result in the vehicle turning off and

loss of power assist for the steering and

brake systems. This may cause loss of

directional control and braking

function, which could cause an

accident.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat, always

make sure the gear is in the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake, press

the Push Button Start ignition switch to

the OFF position, and take the Smart

Key with you to prevent unintended

vehicle movement.

Whenever the front door is opened, the

Push Button Start ignition switch

illuminates and goes off 30 seconds after

the door is closed. (if equipped)

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Driving your vehicle

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off

Information

if equipped

If your vehicle is parked and the engine is

left on for a long period of time, the

engine turns off automatically to help

reduce fuel consumption and prevent

carbon dioxide poisoning.

Operating conditions

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates

when all the following conditions are

satisfied:

If the smart key battery is weak or the

• The driver does not fasten their seat

smart key does not work correctly, press

belt.

the Push Button Start ignition switch with

• No occupant is detected in the

the smart key.

passenger's seat.

• The vehicle is stopped and the gear

shift is in P (Park).

Turning off the engine

• If the brake or accelerator pedals have

1. Stop the vehicle and depress the brake

not been depressed.

pedal fully.

• The infotainment system is not being

2. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).

updated.

3. Press the Push Button Start ignition

switch to the OFF position and apply

the parking brake.

4. Take the key with you when you leave

the vehicle.

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Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

if equipped

[A] Shift release button

[B] Shift lever

[C] DS mode, manual shift mode

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift release button while moving the shift

lever.

Press the shift release button while moving the shift lever.

The shift lever can freely operate.

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DS (Drive Sporty) mode

WARNING

• Do not shift into gear unless your foot is

firmly on the brake pedal.

• Do not shift gears with the accelerator

pedal depressed. Wait until the engine

RPM is normal. The vehicle may

suddenly move if you shift gears and

release the brake pedal when the RPM

is high.

D (Drive)

The transmission automatically shifts to

•

To shift into DS mode, move the shift

the optimal gear ratio, providing the best

lever from D (Drive) to the center of the

fuel economy and power.

manual shift mode. The engine and

Shift to D (Drive) while depressing the

transmission control logic is

brake pedal with the engine ON. Then

automatically optimized for sporty

release the brake pedal and depress the

driving.

accelerator pedal.

•

In DS mode, if you move the shift lever

For extra power when passing another

to + (Up) or - (Down), the gear changes

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

to the manual shift mode. If the shift

accelerator pedal fully. The transmission

lever is moved back into D (Drive), it

automatically downshifts to the next

changes to D (Drive) and shifts

lower gear.

automatically. The vehicle performs

according to the mode selected from

The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

the drive mode (NORMAL, SPORT,

shift lever console or on the left side of

SMART).

the dashboard, allows the driver to switch

from NORMAL mode to SPORT or SMART

mode (if equipped).

For more information, refer to the "Drive

mode integrated control system" in the

complete Owner's Manual.

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Manual shift mode

Shift lock system

For your safety, the IVT has a shift lock

system that prevents the transmission

from shifting P (Park) into R (Reverse)

unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park)

into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the ignition

switch in the ON position.

3. Depress the brake pedal. press the shift

release button, and put the gear in R

[A] + (Up)

(Reverse).

[B] - (Down)

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

Shift lock release

moving, the manual shift mode is

selected by pushing the shift lever from

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

the D (Drive) position into the manual

the P (Park) into R (Reverse) with the

gate. To return to D (Drive) range

brake pedal depressed then:

operation, push the shift lever back into

the main gate.

In manual shift mode, moving the shift

lever backward and forward allows you to

select the desired range of gears for the

current driving conditions.

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards once

to shift down one gear.

Information

1. Place the ignition switch in the

• Downshifts are made automatically

LOCK/OFF position.

when the vehicle slows down.

2. Apply the parking brake.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.

red zone, the transmission upshifts

4. Move the shift lever while holding the

automatically.

release button (1) with a tool (e.g.

• If the driver pushes the lever to + (Up) or

flathead screw-driver).

- (Down), the transmission may not

If you need to use the shift lock release,

shift if the next gear is outside of the

have the vehicle inspected by an

allowable engine RPM range.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.

NOTICE

Be careful not to damage the trim around

the shift lever while removing the shift

lever boots.

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Dual Clutch Transmission

if equipped

[A] Shift release button

[B] Shift lever

[C] DS mode, manual shift mode

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift release button while moving the shift

lever.

Press the shift release button while moving the shift lever.

The shift lever can freely operate.

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Driving your vehicle

N (Neutral)

DS (Drive Sporty) mode

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a

To shift into DS mode, move the shift

stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop

lever from D (Drive) to the center of the

with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park) if

manual shift mode. The engine and

you need to leave your vehicle for any

transmission control logic is

reason.

automatically optimized for sporty

driving.

The wheels and transmission are not

engaged.

In DS mode, if you move the shift lever to

+ (Up) or - (Down), the gear changes to

Always depress the brake pedal when you

the manual shift mode. If the shift lever is

are shifting from N (Neutral) to another

moved back into D (Drive),it changes to D

gear.

(Drive) and shifts automatically. The

vehicle performs according to the mode

D (Drive)

selected from the drive mode (NORMAL,

The transmission automatically shifts

SPORT, SMART).

through a 7-gear sequence, providing the

best fuel economy and power.

Manual shift mode

Shift to D (Drive) while depressing the

brake pedal with the engine ON. Then

release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

accelerator fully. The transmission

automatically downshifts to the next

lower gear.

The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

shift lever console or on the left side of

the dashboard, allows the driver to switch

[A] + (Up)

from NORMAL mode to SPORT or SMART

[B] - (Down)

mode (if equipped)

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

For more information, refer to the "Drive

moving, the manual shift mode is

mode integrated control system" in the

selected by pushing the shift lever from

complete Owner's Manual.

the D (Drive) position into the manual

gate. To return to D (Drive) range

WARNING

operation, push the shift lever back into

• Do not shift into gear unless your foot is

the main gate.

firmly on the brake pedal.

In manual shift mode, moving the shift

• Do not shift gears with the accelerator

lever backward and forward allows you to

pedal depressed. Wait until the engine

select the desired range of gears for the

RPM is normal. The vehicle may

current driving conditions.

suddenly move if you shift gears and

Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to

release the brake pedal when the RPM

shift up one gear.

is high.

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once

to shift down one gear.

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Shift lock release

Information

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

• Downshifts are made automatically

the P (Park) into R (Reverse) with the

when the vehicle slows down. When

brake pedal depressed then:

the vehicle stops, the first gear is

automatically selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone, the transmission upshifts

automatically.

• If the driver pushes the lever to + (Up) or

- (Down), the transmission may not

shift if the next gear is outside of the

allowable engine RPM range.

Shift lock system

For your safety, the dual clutch

1. Place the ignition switch in the

transmission has a shift lock system that

LOCK/OFF position

prevents the transmission from shifting P

2. Apply the parking brake.

(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake

3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.

pedal is depressed.

4. Move the shift lever while holding the

To shift the transmission from P (Park)

release button (1) with a tool (e.g.

into R (Reverse):

flathead screw-driver).

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

If you need to use the shift lock release,

2. Start the engine or place the ignition

have the vehicle inspected by an

switch in the ON position.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.

3. Depress the brake pedal. press the shift

NOTICE

release button, and put the gear in R

(Reverse).

Be careful not to damage the trim around

the shift lever while removing the shift

lever boots.

Ignition key interlock system

if equipped

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

position.

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Driving your vehicle

Parking

Paddle shifter (Manual shift

Always come to a complete stop and

mode)

continue to depress the brake pedal. Shift

if equipped

the gear to the P (Park) position, apply the

parking brake, and place the ignition

switch in the LOCK/OFF position. Take

the key with you when exiting the vehicle.

WARNING

When you stay in the vehicle with the

engine running, be careful not to depress

the accelerator pedal for a long time. The

engine or exhaust system may overheat

and start a fire.

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system

are very hot and may cause burns. Keep

The paddle shifter is available when the

away from the exhaust system

gears is in the D (Drive) position.

components.

Pull the + or - paddle shifter once to shift

Do not stop or park over flammable

up or down one gear and the system

materials, such as dry grass, paper, or

changes from automatic shift mode to

leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

manual shift mode.

To change back to the automatic shift

mode from manual shift mode, do one of

the following:

• Gently depress the accelerator pedal

for more than 5 seconds (Except Sport

Mode).

• Drive the vehicle under 6 mph (10

km/h).

• Pull and hold the right side paddle

shifter.

Information

If the + and - paddle shifters are pulled at

the same time, gear shift may not occur.

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• Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's

Braking system

ability to safely slow down and the

vehicle may also pull to one side when

the brakes are applied. Applying the

Power-assist brakes

brakes lightly indicates whether they

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

have been affected in this way. Always

that adjust automatically through normal

test your brakes in this fashion after

usage.

driving through deep water. To dry the

If the engine is not running or is turned off

brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to

while driving, the power assist for the

heat up the brakes while maintaining a

brakes does not work. You can still stop

safe forward speed until the brake

your vehicle by applying greater force to

performance returns to normal. Avoid

the brake pedal than typical. The stopping

driving at high speeds until the brakes

distance, however, may be longer than

function correctly.

with power brakes.

When the engine is not running, the

Parking brake

reserve brake power is partially depleted

each time the brake pedal is depressed.

if equipped

Do not pump the brake pedal when the

power assist has been interrupted.

Applying the parking brake

WARNING

Take the following precautions:

• Do not drive with your foot resting on

the brake pedal. This creates abnormal

high brake temperatures, excessive

brake lining and pad wear, and

increased stopping distances.

• When descending down a long or steep

hill, use the paddle shifter or shift lever

and manually downshift to a lower gear

in order to control your speed without

using the brake pedal excessively.

Always set the parking brake before

Applying the brakes continuously will

leaving the vehicle, to apply:

cause the brakes to overheat and may

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

result in a temporary loss of braking

performance.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far as

possible.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, do not operate the parking brake

while the vehicle is moving except in an

emergency situation. It may damage the

brake system and cause a collision.

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Driving your vehicle

Releasing the parking brake

NOTICE

• Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged. If

you depress the accelerator pedal with

the parking brake engaged, a warning

will sound. Damage to the parking

brake may occur.

• Driving with the parking brake on may

overheat the braking system and cause

premature wear or damage to brake

parts.

To release:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

While pressing the release button (1),

slightly pull up on the parking brake lever

then lower the parking brake lever (2).

WARNING

• Whenever leaving the vehicle or

This light illuminates when the Parking

parking, always come to a complete

stop and continue to depress the brake

Brake is applied with the ignition switch in

pedal. Shift the vehicle into the P (Park)

the ON position or when the engine is

running.

position, then apply the parking brake,

and move the ignition switch to the

Before driving, make sure the parking

LOCK/OFF position.

brake is released and the parking brake

warning light is OFF.

• Vehicles with the parking brake not

fully engaged are at risk of moving

If the Parking Brake warning light remains

inadvertently and causing serious injury

on after the Parking Brake is released

to yourself or others.

while the engine is running, there may be

• Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar

a malfunction in the brake system.

with the vehicle to touch the parking

If at possible, stop driving the vehicle

brake.

immediately. If that is not possible, use

• Only release the parking brake when

extreme caution while operating the

you are seated inside the vehicle with

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe

your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

location.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Information

if equipped

During emergency braking, the Parking

Brake warning light illuminates and you

Applying the parking brake

may hear a clicking noise.

NOTICE

If you notice a noise or burning smell

when the EPB is used for emergency

braking, have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Releasing the parking brake

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.

To release EPB (Electronic Parking

Brake):

Emergency braking

1. Move the ignition switch to ON or

If there is a problem with the brake pedal

START.

while driving, emergency braking is

2. Press the EPB switch while depressing

possible by pulling up and holding the

the brake pedal.

EPB switch. Braking is possible only while

Make sure the Parking Brake warning light

you are holding the EPB switch. However,

goes off.

braking distance may be longer than

normal.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, do not operate the EPB while the

vehicle is moving except in an emergency

situation. It may damage the brake

system and cause a collision.

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