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Using ABS
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation, do
not attempt to modulate your brake
pressure and do not try to pump your
brakes. Depress your brake pedal as
hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results
from sudden changes in direction, such
as trying to take a corner too fast or
making a sudden lane change. Always
drive at a safe speed for the road and
weather conditions.
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
or an Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or dangerous
driving manoeuvres. Even though
vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and
objects ahead of you. Vehicle speeds
should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The brak-
ing distance for vehicles equipped
with ABS or ESC may be longer than
for those without these systems in
the following road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds
during the following conditions:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• On roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface
height.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.
Always steer moderately when braking
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your vehicle
to veer into oncoming traffic or off the
road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance
than for vehicles equipped with a con-
ventional brake system.
• Tyre chains are installed on your
vehicle.
The safety features of an ABS or
ESC equipped vehicle should not be
tested by high speed driving or cor-
nering. This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid. ABS
allows the driver to steer and brake at
the same time.
on for several seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-diag-
nosis and the light will go off if every-
thing is normal. If the light stays on, you
may have a problem with your ABS. We
recommend that you contact a HYUN-
DAI authorised repairer as soon as
possible.
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