Hyundai Veloster (2019 year). Manual - part 15
Driving your vehicle
If you need to use the shift-lock
Good Driving Practices
WARNING
release, have your vehicle inspected
•
Never move the shift lever from P
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
When you stay in the vehicle
immediately.
with the engine running, be
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
careful not to depress the accel-
Parking
erator pedal for a long period of
•
Never move the shift lever into P
Always come to a complete stop and
time. The engine or exhaust
(Park) when the vehicle is in
continue to depress the brake pedal.
system may overheat and start
motion.
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
a fire.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
position, apply the parking brake,
The exhaust gas and the
stopped before you attempt to shift
and place the ignition switch in the
exhaust system are very hot.
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
LOCK/OFF position. Take the key
Keep away from the exhaust
•
Do not move the shift lever to N
with you when exiting the vehicle.
system components.
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so
Do not stop or park over flam-
may result in an accident because
mable materials, such as dry
of a loss of engine braking and the
Moving up a steep grade from a
grass, paper or leaves. They
transmission could be damaged.
standing start
may ignite and cause a fire.
To move up a steep grade from a
•
Do not drive with your foot resting
standing start, depress the brake
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
consistent pedal pressure can
(Drive). Depress the accelerator
result in the brakes overheating,
pedal gradually while releasing the
brake wear and possibly even
brake pedal.
brake failure.
•
Depressing both accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time can
trigger logic for engine power
reduction to assure vehicle decel-
eration. Vehicle acceleration will
resume after the brake pedal is
released.
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•
When driving in Manual Shift
WARNING
• In the event your vehicle
mode, slow down before shifting to
leaves the roadway, do not
a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
steer sharply. Instead, slow
gear may not be engaged if the
INJURY or DEATH:
down before pulling back into
engine rpms are outside of the
the travel lanes.
allowable range.
•
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
In a collision, an unbelted
• HYUNDAI recommends you
•
Always apply the parking brake
occupant is significantly more
follow all posted speed limits.
when leaving the vehicle. Do not
likely to be seriously injured
depend on placing the transmis-
or killed than a properly belt-
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
ed occupant.
from moving.
WARNING
•
Avoid high speeds when cor-
•
Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
nering or turning.
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
especially careful when braking,
•
Do not make quick steering
mud, sand, etc., you may
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accelerating or shifting gears. On a
wheel movements, such as
attempt to free the vehicle by
slippery surface, an abrupt change
sharp lane changes or fast,
rocking it back and forth. Do not
in vehicle speed can cause the
sharp turns.
attempt this procedure if people
drive wheels to lose traction and
or objects are anywhere near.
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
may cause loss of vehicle control
Vehicle may suddenly move for-
increased if you lose control
resulting in an accident.
ward or backward as it becomes
of your vehicle at highway
unstuck, causing injury or dam-
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
speeds.
age to nearby people or objects.
economy is obtained by smoothly
•
Loss of control often occurs if
depressing and releasing the
two or more wheels drop off
accelerator.
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
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Driving your vehicle
BRAKING SYSTEM
Power Brakes
WARNING
•
Wet brakes may impair the
Your vehicle has power-assisted
vehicle's ability to safely slow
brakes that adjust automatically
Take the following precautions:
down; the vehicle may also
through normal usage.
pull to one side when the
•
Do not drive with your foot
If the engine is not running or is
brakes are applied. Applying
resting on the brake pedal.
turned off while driving, the power
the brakes lightly will indicate
This will create abnormal high
assist for the brakes will not work.
whether they have been
brake temperatures, exces-
You can still stop your vehicle by
affected in this way. Always
sive brake lining and pad
applying greater force to the brake
test your brakes in this fash-
wear, and increased stopping
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
ion after driving through deep
distances.
tance, however, will be longer than
water. To dry the brakes, light-
•
When descending down a
with power brakes.
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
long or steep hill, move the
up the brakes while maintain-
When the engine is not running, the
gear shift lever to Manual
ing a safe forward speed until
reserve brake power is partially
Shift Mode and manually
brake performance returns to
depleted each time the brake pedal
downshift to a lower gear in
normal. Avoid driving at high
is applied. Do not pump the brake
order to control your speed
speeds until the brakes func-
pedal when the power assist has
without using the brake pedal
tion correctly.
been interrupted.
excessively. Applying the
Pump the brake pedal only when
brakes continuously will
necessary to maintain steering con-
cause the brakes to overheat
trol on slippery surfaces.
and could result in a tempo-
rary loss of braking perform-
ance.
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Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
Parking Brake
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high pitched warning sound from
your front or rear brakes. You may
hear this sound come and go or it
may occur whenever you depress
the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
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the brakes. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem with your
To release:
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brakes.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
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Always set the parking brake before
While pressing the release button
leaving the vehicle. To apply the
NOTICE
(1), slightly pull up on the parking
parking brake:
brake lever then lower the parking
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
brake lever (2).
not continue to drive with worn
Pull up the parking brake lever as far
brake pads.
If the parking brake does not release
as possible.
or does not release all the way, have
your vehicle checked by an author-
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WARNING
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Always replace brake pads as com-
plete front or rear axle sets.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
ate the parking brake while the
vehicle is moving except in an
emergency situation. It could
damage the brake system and
lead to an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Check the Parking
WARNING
Brake Warning Light
•
Do not apply the accelerator
by placing the ignition
•
Whenever leaving the vehicle
pedal while the parking brake is
switch to the ON posi-
or parking, always come to a
engaged. If you depress the
tion
(do not start the
complete stop and continue to
accelerator pedal with the park-
engine).
ing brake engaged, warning will
depress the brake pedal. Move
This light will be illuminated when the
the shift lever into P
(Park)
sound. Damage to the parking
parking brake is applied with the igni-
position, then apply the park-
brake may occur.
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
ing brake, and place the igni-
•
Driving with the parking brake
tion.
tion switch in the LOCK/OFF
on can overheat the braking sys-
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
tem and cause premature wear
brake is released and the Brake
Vehicles with the parking
or damage to brake parts. Make
Warning Light is OFF.
brake not fully engaged are at
sure the parking brake is
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
risk for moving inadvertently
released and the Brake Warning
and causing injury to yourself
Light is off before driving.
remains on after the parking brake is
released while engine is running,
or others.
there may be a malfunction in the
•
When parking on an incline,
brake system. Immediate attention is
block the wheels to prevent
necessary.
the vehicle from rolling down.
If at all possible, cease driving the
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
sible, use extreme caution while
touch the parking brake. If the
operating the vehicle and only con-
parking brake is released
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
unintentionally, serious injury
can reach a safe location.
may occur.
•
Only release the parking
brake when you are seated
inside the vehicle with your
foot firmly on the brake pedal.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Using ABS
• Tire chains are installed on
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your vehicle.
WARNING
your ABS in an emergency situation,
The safety features of an ABS
do not attempt to modulate your
or ESC equipped vehicle should
An Anti-Lock Braking System
brake pressure and do not try to
not be tested by high speed
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
pump your brakes. Depress your
driving or cornering. This could
Control (ESC) system will not
brake pedal as hard as possible.
endanger the safety of yourself
prevent accidents due to
When you apply your brakes under
or others.
improper or dangerous driving
conditions which may lock the
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
wheels, you may hear sounds from
cle control is improved during
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
ABS is an electronic braking system
emergency braking, always
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
that helps prevent a braking skid.
maintain a safe distance
normal and it means your ABS is
ABS allows the driver to steer and
between you and objects ahead
active.
brake at the same time.
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of you. Vehicle speeds should
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
always be reduced during
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for cars
Always maintain a safe distance from
equipped with ABS or ESC may
the vehicle in front of you.
be longer than for those without
ABS will not prevent a skid that
these systems in the following
results from sudden changes in
road conditions.
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
conditions:
ditions.
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
• On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different
surface height.
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Driving your vehicle
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
WARNING
CAUTION
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
If the ABS warning light (
) is
When you drive on a road hav-
ing wheel movement can still cause
on and stays on, you may have
ing poor traction, such as an icy
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
a problem with the ABS. Your
road, and apply your brakes
traffic or off the road.
power brakes will work normal-
continuously, the ABS will be
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
active continuously and the
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
injury or death, contact your
ABS warning light (
) may
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
illuminate. Pull your car over to
tem may result in a longer stopping
possible.
a safe place and turn the engine
distance than for vehicles equipped
off.
with a conventional brake system.
Restart the engine. If the ABS
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
warning light is off, then your
on for several seconds after the igni-
ABS system is normal.
tion switch is in the ON position.
Otherwise, you may have a
During that time, the ABS will go
problem with your ABS system.
through self-diagnosis and the light
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
will go off if everything is normal. If
dealer as soon as possible.
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
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as possible
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the ABS
warning light (
) may turn on at the
same time. This happens because of
the low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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Electronic Stability Control
When operating
WARNING
(ESC)
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator light
Never drive too fast for the road
blinks:
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will
•
When you apply your brakes under
not prevent accidents.
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
sensation in the brake pedal. This
on wet surfaces can result in
is normal and it means your ESC is
severe accidents.
active.
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When the ESC activates, the
ESC operation
engine may not respond to the
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ESC ON condition
accelerator as it does under rou-
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tine conditions.
The Electronic Stability Control
When the ignition switch is in the ON
•
If the Cruise Control was in use
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
Control automatically disengages.
ESC checks where you are steering
mately three seconds. After both
The Cruise Control can be reen-
and where the vehicle is actually
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.
gaged when the road conditions
going. ESC applies braking pressure
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
to any one of the vehicle's brakes
later in this chapter. (if equipped)
and intervenes in the engine man-
agement system to assist the driver
•
When moving out of the mud or
with keeping the vehicle on the
driving on a slippery road, the
intended path. It is not a substitute
engine RPM
(revolutions per
for safe driving practices. Always
minute) may not increase even if
adjust your speed and driving to the
you press the accelerator pedal
road conditions.
deeply. This is to maintain the sta-
bility and traction of the vehicle and
does not indicate a problem.
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Driving your vehicle
ESC OFF condition
Indicator lights
WARNING
To cancel ESC operation :
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
• State 1
When the ESC is blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
The ESC OFF indicator light and
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt
message "Traction Control disabled"
to accelerate. NEVER turn the
will illuminate. In this state, the trac-
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
ESC off while the ESC indicator
tion control function of ESC (engine
light is blinking or you may lose
management) is disabled, but the
control of the vehicle resulting in
brake control function of ESC (brak-
an accident.
ing management) still operates.
• State 2
NOTICE
When the ignition switch is placed to
Press and hold the ESC OFF button
the ON position, the ESC indicator
Driving with wheels and tires with
continuously for more than 3 sec-
light illuminates, then goes off if the
different sizes may cause the ESC
onds. The ESC OFF indicator light
ESC system is operating normally.
system to malfunction. Before
and message "Traction and Stability
replacing tires, make sure all four
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
Control disabled" illuminates and a
tires and wheels are the same
ever the ESC is operating.
warning chime sounds. In this state,
size. Never drive the vehicle with
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
both the traction control function of
different sized wheels and tires
vehicle may have a malfunction with
ESC (engine management) and the
installed.
the ESC system. When this warning
brake control function of ESC (brak-
light illuminates have your vehicle
ing management) are disabled.
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
If the ignition switch is placed to the
dealer as soon as possible.
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off.
engine, the ESC will automatically turn
on again.
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ESC OFF usage
NOTICE
Vehicle Stability Management
When Driving
(VSM)
To prevent damage to the trans-
The ESC OFF mode should only be
The Vehicle Stability Management
mission:
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
Stability Control
(ESC) system. It
axle to spin excessively while
stopping operation of the ESC to
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
maintain wheel torque.
when accelerating or braking sud-
warning lights are displayed.
denly on wet, slippery and rough
To turn ESC off while driving, press
The repairs would not be cov-
roads where traction over the four
the ESC OFF button while driving on
ered by the vehicle warranty.
tires can suddenly become uneven.
a flat road surface.
Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly while these lights are dis-
WARNING
played.
Take the following precautions
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• When operating the vehicle on a
when using the Vehicle Stability
dynamometer, make sure the
Management (VSM):
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
• ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
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stitute for safe driving prac-
Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS
tices.
or standard brake system operation.
• Never drive too fast for the
road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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Driving your vehicle
VSM operation
NOTICE
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
VSM ON condition
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
The VSM does not operate when:
The VSM operates when:
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
• Driving on a banked road such
backwards when starting a vehicle
• The Electronic Stability Control
as gradient or incline.
from a stop on a hill. The system
(ESC) is on.
• Driving rearward.
operates the brakes automatically for
• Vehicle speed is approximately
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
approximately 2 seconds and releas-
above 9 mph (15 km/h) on curve
es the brake after 2 seconds or when
• EPS
(Electric Power Steering)
roads.
the accelerator pedal is depressed.
warning light
(
) is on or
• Vehicle speed is approximately
blinks.
above 12 mph (20 km/h) when the
WARNING
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
WARNING
Always be ready to depress the
When operating
If ESC indicator light
(
) or
accelerator pedal when starting
When you apply your brakes under
EPS warning light (
) stays on
off on a incline.The HAC activates
conditions which may activate the
or blinks, your vehicle may have
only for approximately 2 seconds.
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
a malfunction with the VSM sys-
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
tem. When the warning light illu-
NOTICE
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
minates, have your vehicle
mal and it means your VSM is active.
checked by an authorized
• The HAC does not operate when
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
possible.
(Neutral)
• The HAC activates even though
Driving with wheels and tires with dif-
the ESC
(Electronic Stability
ferent sizes may cause the ESC sys-
Control) is off but does not acti-
tem to malfunction. Before replacing
vate when the ESC has malfunc-
tires, make sure all four tires and
tioned.
wheels are the same size. Never
drive the vehicle with different sized
tires and wheels installed.
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Good Braking Practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
driven through standing water or if it
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
WARNING
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
ward.
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
NOTICE
to one side.
plete stop and continue to
•
If your vehicle is equipped with
depress the brake pedal. Move
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
the automatic transmission/dual
the shift lever into 1st gear (for
lightly until the braking action returns
clutch transmission, do not let
manual transmission vehicle) or
to normal, taking care to keep the
your vehicle creep forward. To
P (Park, for automatic transmis-
vehicle under control at all times. If
avoid creeping forward, keep
sion/dual clutch transmission
the braking action does not return to
your foot firmly on the brake
vehicle) position, then apply the
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
pedal when the vehicle is
parking brake, and place the
do so and call an authorized
stopped.
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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position.
•
Be cautious when parking on a
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
hill. Firmly engage the parking
Vehicles parked with the park-
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
brake and place the shift lever in
ing brake not applied or not
constant pedal pressure can result in
P (automatic transmission/dual
fully engaged may roll inadver-
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
clutch transmission) or in first
tently and may cause injury to
and possibly even brake failure.
or reverse gear (manual trans-
the driver and others. ALWAYS
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
mission). If your vehicle is fac-
apply the parking brake before
ing, apply the brakes gently and
ing downhill, steer the front
exiting the vehicle.
keep the vehicle pointed straight
wheels to the curb to help pre-
ahead while you slow down. When
vent the vehicle from rolling. If
you are moving slowly enough for it
your vehicle is facing uphill, turn
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
the front wheels away from the
and stop in a safe location.
curb to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling. If there is no curb
or if the vehicle has to be kept
from rolling due to conditions
block the wheels.
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Driving your vehicle
•
Under some conditions your
parking brake can freeze in the
engaged position. This is most
likely to happen when there is
an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes
or if the brakes are wet. If there
is a risk of brake freezing, apply
the brake temporarily while you
put the shift lever in P
(Automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission) or in first
or reverse gear (manual trans-
mission) and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot
roll. Then release the parking
brake.
•
Do not hold the vehicle on the
incline with the accelerator
pedal. This can cause the trans-
mission to overheat. Always use
the brake pedal or parking
brake.
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
DRIVE MODE
The mode changes, as below, when-
SPORT mode
(with Automatic Transmission/
ever the DRIVE MODE is pressed.
SPORT mode manages
Dual Clutch Transmission)
the driving dynamics by
SPORT
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, and the
engine and transmission
control logic for enhanced
NORMAL
SMART
driving performance.
•
When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
NORMAL mode
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.
In NORMAL mode the engine and
•
Whenever the engine is restarted,
transmission control logic work
the Drive Mode will revert back to
together to provide regular daily driv-
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
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ing performance with some fuel effi-
desired, re-select SPORT mode
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ciency.
from the DRIVE MODE button.
The drive mode may be selected
• When NORMAL mode is selected,
•
When SPORT mode is activated:
according to the driver's preference
it is not displayed on the instrument
or road condition.
cluster.
- The engine rpm will tend to
remain a little higher for a brief
time even after releasing the
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accelerator. This is normal when
If there is a problem with the instru-
the SPORT mode is activated.
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
NORMAL mode and may not change
erating
to other mode.
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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Driving your vehicle
SMART mode
• SMART mode automatically con-
Various driving situations, which
trols gear shifting patterns, engine
you may encounter in SMART
SMART mode selects the
torque, in accordance with the dri-
mode
proper driving mode
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ver's driving habits.
between NORMAL and
•
The driving mode automatically
SPORT by judging the
changes to SMART SPORT, when
driver's
driving
habits
(i.e.
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you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
Economical or Aggressive) from the
or repetitively operate the steering
When you dynamically drive the vehi-
brake pedal depression or the steer-
wheel (Your driving is categorized
cle in SMART mode by abruptly
ing wheel operation.
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
decelerating or sharply turning the
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
•
Press the DRIVE MODE button to
driving mode changes to SPORT
abrupt accelerating/decelerating
select SMART mode. When
mode. However, it may adversely
and increases the engine brake
SMART mode is activated, the
affect fuel economy.
performance.
indicator illuminates on the instru-
ment cluster.
•
You may still sense the engine
braking performance, even when
•
Vehicle's equipped with a supervi-
you release the accelerator pedal
sion cluster the indicator illumi-
in SMART SPORT mode. It is
nates in green, when the driver's
because your vehicle remains in
driving is categorized to be eco-
lower gear over a certain period of
nomic. It illuminates in white, when
time for next acceleration. Thus, it
the driver's driving is categorized
is a normal driving situation, not
to be normal. It illuminates in yel-
indicating any malfunction.
low, when the driver's driving is
categorized to be sportive during
•
The driving mode automatically
abrupt braking or sharp curving.
changes to SMART SPORT mode
only in harsh driving situations. In
•
Whenever the engine is restarted,
most of the normal driving situa-
the drive mode will revert back to
tions, the driving mode sets to be
NORMAL mode. If SMART mode
in SMART NORMAL mode.
is desired, re-select SMART mode.
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Limitation of SMART mode
•
The transmission oil temperature is
SPORT MODE
either extremely low or extremely
(with Manual Transmission)
The SMART mode may be limited in
high :
following situations. (The OFF indica-
tor illuminates in those situations.)
The SMART mode can be active in
most of the normal driving situa-
• The driver manually moves the
tions. However, an extremely high/
shift lever :
low transmission oil temperature
It deactivates SMART mode. The
may temporarily deactivate the
vehicle drives, as the driver manu-
SMART mode, because the trans-
ally moves the shift lever.
mission condition is out of normal
• The cruise control is activated :
operation condition.
The cruise control system may
deactivate the SMART mode when
the vehicle is controlled by the set
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speed of the smart cruise control
system.
(SMART mode is not
The drive mode may be selected
deactivated just by activating the
according to the driver's preference
cruise control system.)
or road condition.
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If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
NORMAL mode and may not change
to other mode.
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Driving your vehicle
The mode changes, as below, when-
SPORT mode
ever the SPORT button is pressed.
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
NORMAL
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, and the
SPORT
engine and transmission
control logic for enhanced
NORMAL mode
driving performance.
In NORMAL mode the engine and
•
When SPORT mode is selected by
transmission control logic work
pressing the SPORT button, the
together to provide regular daily driv-
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
ing performance with some fuel effi-
•
Whenever the engine is restarted,
ciency.
the Drive Mode will revert back to
• When NORMAL mode is selected,
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
it is not displayed on the instrument
desired, re-select SPORT mode
cluster.
from the SPORT button.
•
When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to
remain a little higher for a brief
time even after releasing the
accelerator. This is normal when
the SPORT mode is activated.
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
erating
i
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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