Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012 year). Manual

Driving your vehicle

• During cold weather, shifting may be

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difficult until the transaxle lubricant has

WARNING

Using the clutch

warmed up. This is normal and not

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

The clutch should be pressed all the way

harmful to the transaxle.

always set the parking brake fully

to the floor before shifting, then released

• If you've come to a complete stop and

and shut the engine off. Then make

slowly. The clutch pedal should always be

it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),

sure the transaxle is shifted into 1st

fully released while driving. Do not rest

put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position

gear when the vehicle is parked on

your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-

and release the clutch. Press the

a level or uphill grade, and shifted

ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.

clutch pedal back down, and then shift

into R

(Reverse) on a downhill

Do not partially engage the clutch to hold

into 1st or R(Reverse) gear position.

grade. Unexpected and sudden

the car on an incline. This causes unnec-

vehicle movement can occur if

essary wear. Use the foot brake or park-

these precautions are not followed

ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do

CAUTION

in the order identified.

not operate the clutch pedal rapidly and

•

To avoid premature clutch wear

repeatedly.

and damage, do not drive with

your foot resting on the clutch

pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch

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to hold the vehicle stopped on an

Downshifting

uphill grade, while waiting for a

When you must slow down in heavy traf-

traffic light, etc.

fic or while driving up steep hills, down-

•

Do not use the shift lever as a

shift before the engine starts to labor.

handrest during driving, as this

Downshifting reduces the chance of

can result in premature wear of

stalling and gives better acceleration

the transaxle shift forks.

when you again need to increase your

speed. When the vehicle is traveling

down steep hills, downshifting helps

maintain safe speed and prolongs brake

life.

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Driving your vehicle

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Good driving practices

WARNING

•

Never take the car out of gear and

•

Always buckle-up! In a collision,

coast down a hill. This is extremely

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

hazardous. Always leave the car in

cantly more likely to be seriously

gear.

injured or killed than a properly

•

Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause

belted occupant.

them to overheat and malfunction.

•

Avoid high speeds when corner-

Instead, when you are driving down a

ing or turning.

long hill, slow down and shift to a lower

•

Do not make quick steering

gear. When you do this, engine braking

wheel movements, such as sharp

will help slow the car.

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

•

Slow down before shifting to a lower

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

gear. This will help avoid over-revving

increased if you lose control of

the engine, which can cause damage.

your vehicle at highway speeds.

•

Slow down when you encounter cross

•

Loss of control often occurs if

winds. This gives you much better con-

two or more wheels drop off the

trol of your car.

roadway and the driver over-

•

Be sure the car is completely stopped

steers to reenter the roadway.

before you attempt to shift into reverse.

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

The transaxle can be damaged if you

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

do not. To shift into reverse, depress

Instead, slow down before pulling

the clutch, move the shift lever to neu-

back into the travel lanes.

tral, wait three seconds, then shift to

•

Never exceed posted speed lim-

the reverse position.

its.

•

Exercise extreme caution when driving

on a slippery surface. Be especially

careful when braking, accelerating or

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake

Automatic transaxle operation

pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a

CAUTION

forward or reverse gear.

• To avoid damage to your

The automatic transaxle has 4 forward

transaxle, do not accelerate the

speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-

vidual speeds are selected automatically,

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

WARNING - Automatic

depending on the position of the shift

ward gear position with the

transaxle

brakes on.

lever.

•

Always check the surrounding

• When stopped on an upgrade, do

areas near your vehicle for peo-

not hold the vehicle stationary

✽ NOTICE

ple, especially children, before

with engine power. Use the serv-

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if

putting a car into D (Drive) or R

ice brake or the parking brake.

the battery has been disconnected, may

(Reverse).

• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal

•

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

(Park) into D

(Drive), or R

condition, and the shifting sequence will

always make sure the shift lever

(Reverse) when the engine is

adjust after shifts are cycled a few times

is in the P (Park) position; then

above idle speed.

by the TCM

(Transaxle Control

set the parking brake fully and

Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control

shut the engine off. Unexpected

Module).

and sudden vehicle movement

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can occur if these precautions

Transaxle ranges

are not followed in the order iden-

The indicator in the instrument cluster

tified.

displays the shift lever position when the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into P (Park). This position locks

the transaxle and prevents the front

wheels from rotating.

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Driving your vehicle

R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

WARNING

Use this position to drive the vehicle

The wheels and transaxle are not

•

Shifting into P (Park) while the

backward.

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even

vehicle is in motion will cause the

on the slightest incline unless the parking

drive wheels to lock which will

brake or service brakes are applied.

CAUTION

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Always come to a complete stop

D (Drive)

before shifting into or out of R

•

Do not use the P (Park) position

This is the normal forward driving posi-

(Reverse); you may damage the

in place of the parking brake.

tion. The transaxle will automatically shift

transaxle if you shift into R while

Always make sure the shift lever

through a 4-gear sequence, providing the

the vehicle is in motion, except as

is latched in the P (Park) position

best fuel economy and power.

explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,

and set the parking brake fully.

in this section.

•

Never leave a child unattended in

For extra power when passing another

a vehicle.

vehicle or climbing grades, depress the

accelerator fully, at which time the

transaxle will automatically downshift to

the next lower gear.

CAUTION

The transaxle may be damaged if

✽ NOTICE

you shift into P

(Park) while the

vehicle is in motion.

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into D (Drive)

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Driving your vehicle

3 (Third gear)

1 (First gear)

Use for towing a trailer during hill climb-

Use for driving up a very steep grade or

CAUTION

ing or to use engine braking downhill.

for engine braking when descending

•

Shift into "R", “D” and "P" posi-

"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd

steep hills. When downshifting to "1", the

tion only when the vehicle has

and 3rd gears. This means that no shift-

transaxle will temporarily remain in sec-

completely stopped.

up to 4th gear is performed. However, the

ond gear until the vehicle has slowed

•

Do not accelerate the engine in

shift-up to 4th gear is done when the car

enough for low gear to engage. Do not

reverse or any of the forward

speed exceeds a certain value to prevent

exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) in low gear.

positions with the brakes applied.

the engine from over-revving. Manually

"1" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift

•

Always apply the footbrake when

move the selector to "D" when returning

up to 2nd is performed when the car

shifting from "P" or "N", to "R",

to normal driving condition.

exceeds a certain speed and, as speed

"D","3", "2" or "1" position.

increases, the transaxle will shift up to

•

Check the automatic transaxle

2 (Second gear)

3rd gear to prevent over-revving the

fluid level regularly, and add fluid

engine.

as necessary.

Use for driving on a slippery road, hill

climbing or engine braking downhill. "2"

See the maintenance schedule for

automatically shifts between first and

✽ NOTICE

the proper fluid recommendation.

second gears.

• For smooth and safe operation,

This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is

depress the brake pedal when shifting

performed. However, the shift-up to third

from "N" (Neutral) position or "P"

gear is done when the car speed

(Park) position to a forward or "R"

exceeds a certain value to prevent the

(Reverse) gear.

engine from over-revving. Manually move

• Fully depress the brake pedal in order

the selector to "D" returning to normal

to move the shift lever from the "P"

driving condition.

(Park) position to any of the other

positions.

• It is always possible to shift from "R",

"N", "D", "3", "2", "1" position to

"P" position. The vehicle must be

fully stopped to avoid transaxle dam-

age.

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Shift lock system (if equipped)

Ignition key interlock system

For your safety, the automatic transaxle

(if equipped)

has a shift lock system which prevents

The ignition key cannot be removed

shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

(Neutral) into R

(Reverse) unless the

position. If the ignition switch is in any

brake pedal is depressed.

other position, the key cannot be

To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N

removed.

(Neutral) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch to the ON position.

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3. Move the shift lever.

Shift-lock override

the brake pedal is repeatedly

depressed and released with the shift

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering

the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R

noise near the shift lever may be heard.

(Reverse) position with the brake pedal

This is a normal condition.

depressed, continue depressing the

brake, then do the following:

1. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering

WARNING

the shift-lock override access hole.

Always fully depress the brake

2. Insert a screwdriver (or key) into the

pedal before and while shifting out

access hole and press down on the

of the P (Park) position into anoth-

screwdriver (or key).

er position to avoid inadvertent

3. Move the shift lever.

motion of the vehicle which could

4. Have your vehicle inspected by an

injure persons in or around the car.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-

ately.

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Driving your vehicle

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•

Optimum vehicle performance and

Good driving practices

economy is obtained by smoothly

WARNING

depressing and releasing the accelera-

•

Never move the gear shift lever from P

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-

tor pedal.

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

tion with the accelerator pedal

may attempt to rock the vehicle free

depressed.

WARNING

by moving it forward and backward.

•

Never move the gear shift lever into P

Do not attempt this procedure if

•

Always buckle-up! In a collision,

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

people or objects are anywhere

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

•

Be sure the car is completely stopped

near the vehicle. During the rocking

cantly more likely to be seriously

before you attempt to shift into R

operation the vehicle may suddenly

injured or killed than a properly

(Reverse) or D (Drive).

move forward of backward as it

belted occupant.

•

Never take the car out of gear and

becomes unstuck, causing injury

coast down a hill. This may be

•

Avoid high speeds when corner-

or damage to nearby people or

extremely hazardous. Always leave the

ing or turning.

objects.

car in gear when moving.

•

Do not make quick steering

•

Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

wheel movements, such as sharp

cause them to overheat and malfunc-

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

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tion. Instead, when you are driving

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

Moving up a steep grade from a stand-

down a long hill, slow down and shift to

increased if you lose control of

ing start

a lower gear. When you do this, engine

your vehicle at highway speeds.

To move up a steep grade from a stand-

braking will help slow the car.

•

Loss of control often occurs if

ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift

•

Slow down before shifting to a lower

two or more wheels drop off the

the shift lever to D

(Drive). Select the

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may

roadway and the driver over-

appropriate gear depending on load

not be engaged.

steers to reenter the roadway.

weight and steepness of the grade, and

•

Always use the parking brake. Do not

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

release the parking brake. Depress the

depend on placing the transaxle in P

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

accelerator gradually while releasing the

(Park) to keep the car from moving.

Instead, slow down before pulling

service brakes.

•

Exercise extreme caution when driving

back into the travel lanes.

on a slippery surface. Be especially

careful when braking, accelerating or

•

Never exceed posted speed lim-

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

its.

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

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Driving your vehicle

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Power brakes

In the event of brake failure

•

When descending a long or steep

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

If service brakes fail to operate while the

hill, shift to a lower gear and

that adjust automatically through normal

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

avoid continuous application of

usage.

emergency stop with the parking brake.

the brakes. Continuous brake

The stopping distance, however, will be

In the event that the power-assisted

application will cause the brakes

much greater than normal.

brakes lose power because of a stalled

to overheat and could result in a

engine or some other reason, you can

temporary loss of braking per-

still stop your vehicle by applying greater

formance.

WARNING - Parking brake

force to the brake pedal than you nor-

•

Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

Applying the parking brake while

mally would. The stopping distance, how-

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

the vehicle is moving at normal

ever, will be longer.

the vehicle may also pull to one

speeds can cause a sudden loss of

When the engine is not running, the

side when the brakes are applied.

control of the vehicle. If you must

reserve brake power is partially depleted

Applying the brakes lightly will

use the parking brake to stop the

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

indicate whether they have been

vehicle, use great caution in apply-

not pump the brake pedal when the

affected in this way. Always test

ing the brake.

power assist has been interrupted.

your brakes in this fashion after

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

driving through deep water. To

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

dry the brakes, apply them lightly

pery surfaces.

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal.

WARNING - Brakes

•

Always, confirm the position of

• Do not drive with your foot rest-

the brake and accelerator pedal

ing on the brake pedal. This will

before driving. If you don't check

create abnormal high brake tem-

the position of the accelerator

peratures, excessive brake lining

and brake pedal before driving,

and pad wear, and increased

you may depress the accelerator

stopping distances.

instead of the brake pedal. It may

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cause a serious accident.

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Driving your vehicle

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Disc brakes wear indicator

CAUTION

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

•

Driving with the parking brake

When your brake pads are worn and new

applied will cause excessive

pads are required, you will hear a high-

brake pad and brake rotor wear.

pitched warning sound from your front

•

Do not operate the parking brake

brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You

while the vehicle is moving except

may hear this sound come and go or it

in an emergency situation. It could

may occur whenever you depress the

damage the vehicle system and

brake pedal.

make endanger driving safety.

Please remember that some driving con-

ditions or climates may cause a brake

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squeal when you first apply

(or lightly

apply) the brakes. This is normal and does

Parking brake

not indicate a problem with your brakes.

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Applying the parking brake

CAUTION

To engage the parking brake, first apply

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

the foot brake and then without pressing

not continue to drive with worn

the release button in, pull the parking

brake pads.

brake lever up as far as possible. In addi-

• Always replace brake pads as

tion it is recommended that when parking

complete front or rear axle sets.

the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever

should be positioned in the appropriate

low gear on manual transaxle vehicles or

in the P

(Park) position on automatic

WARNING - Brake wear

transaxle vehicles.

This brake wear warning sound

means your vehicle needs service.

If you ignore this audible warning,

you will eventually lose braking

performance, which could lead to a

serious accident.

Driving your vehicle

WARNING

•

To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leaving

the vehicle, do not use the

gearshift lever in place of the

parking brake. Set the parking

brake AND make sure the

gearshift lever is securely posi-

tioned in

1st

(First) gear or R

(Reverse) for manual transaxle

equipped vehicles and in P (Park)

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for automatic transaxle equipped

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vehicles.

Check the brake warning light by turning

Releasing the parking brake

•

Never allow anyone who is unfa-

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

To release the parking brake, first apply

miliar with the vehicle to touch

engine). This light will be illuminated when

the parking brake. If the parking

the parking brake is applied with the igni-

the foot brake and pull up the parking

brake is released unintentionally,

tion switch in the START or ON position.

brake lever slightly. Secondly depress the

release button (1) and lower the parking

serious injury may occur.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

brake lever (2) while holding the button.

•

All vehicles should always have

is fully released and the brake warning

the parking brake fully engaged

light is off.

when parking to avoid inadver-

If the brake warning light remains on

tent movement of the car which

after the parking brake is released while

can injure occupants or pedestri-

engine is running, there may be a mal-

ans.

function in the brake system. Immediate

attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-

cle immediately. If that is not possible,

use extreme caution while operating the

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-

tion or repair shop.

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The ABS continuously senses the speed

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

The safety features of an ABS (or

(if equipped)

lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-

ESC) equipped vehicle should not

lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the

be tested by high speed driving or

wheels.

WARNING

cornering. This could endanger the

When you apply your brakes under con-

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-

safety of yourself or others.

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

dents due to improper or danger-

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

ous driving maneuvers. Even

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

though vehicle control is improved

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

during emergency braking, always

means your ABS is active.

maintain a safe distance between

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

you and objects ahead. Vehicle

from your ABS in an emergency situa-

speeds should always be reduced

tion, do not attempt to modulate your

during extreme road conditions.

brake pressure and do not try to pump

The braking distance for cars

your brakes. Press your brake pedal as

equipped with an anti-lock braking

hard as possible or as hard as the situa-

system

(or Electronic Stability

tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-

Control System) may be longer

trol the force being delivered to the

than for those without it in the fol-

brakes.

lowing road conditions.

During these conditions the vehicle

should be driven at reduced

speeds:

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

• With tire chains installed.

• On roads where the road surface

is pitted or has different surface

height.

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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehicle

•

When you drive on a road having

begins to move after the engine is start-

poor traction, such as an icy road,

ed. These conditions are normal and

and operate your brakes continu-

indicate that the anti-lock brake system

ously, the ABS will be active con-

is functioning properly.

tinuously and the ABS warning

light may illuminate. Pull your car

•

Even with the anti-lock brake system,

over to a safe place and stop the

your vehicle still requires sufficient

engine.

stopping distance. Always maintain a

•

Restart the engine. If the ABS

safe distance from the vehicle in front

warning light is off, then your

of you.

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ABS system is normal.

•

Always slow down when cornering.

Otherwise, you may have a prob-

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-

lem with the ABS. Contact an

CAUTION

vent accidents resulting from exces-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

•

If the ABS warning light is on and

sive speeds.

soon as possible.

stays on, you may have a problem

•

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

with the ABS. In this case, howev-

operation of the anti-lock brake system

er, your regular brakes will work

✽ NOTICE

may result in a longer stopping dis-

normally.

tance than for vehicles equipped with a

When you jump start your vehicle

•

The ABS warning light will stay on

because of a drained battery, the engine

conventional brake system.

for approximately 3 seconds after

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

the ignition switch is ON. During

warning light may turn on at the same

that time, the ABS will go through

time. This happens because of the low

self-diagnosis and the light will go

battery voltage. It does not mean your

off if everything is normal. If the

ABS is malfunctioning.

light stays on, you may have a

• Do not pump your brakes!

problem with your ABS. Contact

• Have the battery recharged before

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

driving the vehicle.

soon as possible.

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Driving your vehicle

Type A

ESC applies the brakes at individual

The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

wheels and intervenes in the engine

system is an electronic system designed

management system to stabilize the

to help the driver maintain vehicle control

vehicle.

under adverse conditions. It is not a

substitute for safe driving practices.

Factors including speed, road conditions

WARNING

and driver steering input can all affect

Never drive too fast for the road

whether ESC will be effective in

conditions or too quickly when cor-

preventing a loss of control. It is still your

nering. Electronic stability control

responsibility to drive and corner at

(ESC) will not prevent accidents.

reasonable speeds and to leave a

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Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

sufficient margin of safety.

Type B

maneuvers and hydroplaning on

When you apply your brakes under con-

wet surfaces can still result in seri-

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

ous accidents. Only a safe and

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

attentive driver can prevent acci-

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

dents by avoiding maneuvers that

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

cause the vehicle to lose traction.

means your ESC is active.

Even with ESC installed, always fol-

low all the normal precautions for

✽ NOTICE

driving - including driving at safe

speeds for the conditions.

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehicle

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begins to move after the engine is start-

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ed. These conditions are normal and

Electronic stability control (ESC)

indicate that the Electronic Stability

(If equipped)

Control System is functioning properly.

The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

system is designed to stabilize the vehicle

during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks

where you are steering and where the

vehicle is actually going.

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When operating

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ESC operation

• Type A

When the ESC is in operation,

ESC operation off

ESC ON condition

ESC indicator light blinks.

ESC OFF state

• When the ignition is turned

ESP

• When the Electronic Stability

• Type A

• To cancel ESC operation,

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-

Control is operating properly,

press the ESC OFF button

cator lights illuminate for

you can feel a slight pulsation

ESP

(ESC OFF indicator light illu-

• Type B

approximately

3 seconds,

in the vehicle. This is only the

OFF

minates).

then ESC is turned on.

effect of brake control and indi-

• If the ignition switch is turned

• Type B

• Press the ESC OFF button

cates nothing unusual.

to LOCK position when ESC

for at least half a second after

• When moving out of the mud

is off, ESC remains off. Upon

turning the ignition ON to turn

or slippery road, pressing the

restarting the engine, the

ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator

accelerator pedal may not

ESC will automatically turn

will illuminate). To turn the

cause the engine rpm (revolu-

on again.

ESC on, press the ESC OFF

tions per minute) to increase.

button

(ESC OFF indicator

light will go off).

• When starting the engine,

you may hear a slight ticking

sound. This is the ESC per-

forming an automatic system

self-check and does not indi-

cate a problem.

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Driving your vehicle

ESC / ESC OFF indicator light

■ ESC indicator light

CAUTION

ESC

Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the ESC system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,

■ ESC OFF indicator light

make sure they are the same size as

your original tires.

ESC

OFF

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Control sys-

Type A

Type B

tem is only a driving aid; use pre-

When ignition switch is turned to ON, the

cautions for safe driving by slowing

indicator light illuminates, then goes off if

down on curved, snowy, or icy

ESC system is operating normally.

the ESC system is operating normally.

roads. Drive slowly and don’t

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

attempt to accelerate whenever the

ESC is operating.

ESC is operating or illuminates when

ESC indicator light is blinking, or

ESC OFF indicator light comes on when

ESC fails to operate.

when the road surface is slippery.

either the ESC is turned off with the button,

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

or ESC fails to operate when turned on.

when the ESC is turned off with the button.

✽ NOTICE

After reconnecting or recharging a dis-

charged battery, the ESC OFF indicator

charged battery, the ESC indicator may

may illuminate. In this case, turn the

illuminate. In this case, turn the steering

steering wheel 360 degrees to the left and

wheel 360 degrees to the left and 360

360 degrees to the right while the ignition

degrees to the right while the ignition

switch is in the ON position. Then, restart

the engine after the ignition is off. If the

ESC OFF indicator does not turn off,

ESC indicator does not turn off, have the

have the system checked by an authorized

system checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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ESC OFF usage

WARNING

Good braking practices

When driving

Never press the ESC OFF button

• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-

while ESC is operating.

WARNING

ing whenever possible.

If the ESC is turned off while ESC is

•

Whenever leaving vehicle or

• To turn ESC off while driving, press the

operating, the vehicle may go out of

parking, always set the parking

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

control.

brake as far as possible and fully

road surface.

To turn ESC off while driving, press

engage the vehicle's transaxle

Never press the ESC OFF button while

the ESC OFF button while driving

into the park position. Vehicles

ESC is operating (ESC indicator light

on a flat road surface.

not fully engaged in park with the

blinks).

parking brake set are at risk for

If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat-

moving inadvertently and injur-

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

ing yourself or others.

•

All vehicles should always have

✽ NOTICE

the parking brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadver-

• When operating the vehicle on a

tent movement of the car which

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

can injure occupants or pedestri-

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-

ans.

ed). If the ESC is left on, it may pre-

vent the vehicle speed from increas-

ing, and result in false diagnosis.

•

After parking the vehicle, check to be

• Turning the ESC off does not affect

sure the parking brake is not engaged

ABS or brake system operation.

and that the parking brake indicator

light is out before driving away.

•

Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the car is washed. Wet brakes

can be dangerous! Your car will not

stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.

Wet brakes may cause the car to pull

to one side.

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