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BRAKING SYSTEM

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

usage.

If the engine is not running or is turned

off while driving, the power assist for the

brakes will not work. You can still stop

your vehicle by applying greater force to

the brake pedal than typical. The stop-

ping distance, however, will be longer

than with power brakes.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially depleted

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

not pump the brake pedal when the

power assist has been interrupted.

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WARNING

To dry the brakes, lightly tap the

brake pedal to heat up the brakes

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal. Avoid driving

at high speeds until the brakes

function correctly.

Take the following precautions:

• Do not drive with your foot rest-

ing on the brake pedal. This will

create abnormal high brake tem-

peratures, excessive brake lining

and pad wear, and increased

stopping distances.

• When descending a long or steep

hill, shift to a lower gear and

avoid continuous application of

the brakes. Applying the brakes

continuously will cause the

brakes to overheat and could

result in a temporary loss of brak-

ing performance.

• Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

the vehicle may also pull to one

side when the brakes are applied.

Applying the brakes lightly will

indicate whether they have been

affected in this way. Always test

your brakes in this fashion after

driving through deep water.

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

pery surfaces.

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■ Left-hand drive

Disc brakes wear indicator

Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

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.

Please remember some driving condi-

tions or climates may cause a brake

squeal when you first apply (or lightly

apply) the brakes. This is normal and

does not indicate a problem with your

brakes.

Your rear drum brakes do not have wear

indicators.Therefore, have the rear brake

linings inspected if you hear a rear brake

rubbing noise. Also have your rear

brakes inspected each time you change

or rotate your tires and when you have

the front brakes replaced.

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■ Right-hand drive

CAUTION

To avoid costly brake repairs, do

not continue to drive with worn

brake pads.

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NOTICE

Always replace brake pads as complete

Parking brake

front or rear axle sets.

Always set the parking brake before leav-

ing the vehicle, to apply:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far as

possible.

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■ Left-hand drive

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 could damage the brake

system and lead to an accident.

• Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a com-

plete stop and continue to

depress the brake pedal. Move

the shift lever into the 1st gear

(for manual transaxle vehicle) or

P (Park, for automatic transaxle

vehicle) position, then apply the

parking brake, and place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF

position.

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■ Right-hand drive

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and caus-

ing injury to yourself or others.

• NEVER allow anyone who is unfa-

miliar with the vehicle to touch

the parking brake. If the parking

brake is released unintentionally,

serious injury 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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To release:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Slightly pull up the parking brake lever.

While pressing the release button (1),

lower the parking brake (2).

If the parking brake does not release or

does not release all the way, we recom-

mend that the system be checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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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.

CAUTION

• Do not apply the accelerator

pedal while the parking brake is

engaged. If you depress the

accelerator pedal with the park-

ing brake engaged, the warning

will sound. Damage to the parking

brake may occur.

• Driving with the parking brake on

can overheat the braking system

and cause premature wear or

damage to brake parts. Make sure

the parking brake is released and

the Brake Warning Light is off

before driving.

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Check the Parking Brake Warning Light

by placing the ignition switch to the ON

position (do not start the engine).

This light will be illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the ignition

switch in the START or ON position.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

is released and the Brake Warning Light

is OFF.

If the Parking Brake Warning Light

remains on after the parking brake is

released while engine is running, there

may be a malfunction in the brake sys-

tem. Immediate attention is necessary.

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Using ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

(if equipped)

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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 con-

ditions 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 mak-

ing a sudden lane change. Always drive

at a safe speed for the road and weather

conditions.

The safety features of an ABS or

ESC equipped vehicle should not

be tested by high speed driving or

cornering. This could endanger the

safety of yourself or others.

WARNING

An Anti-Lock Braking System

(ABS) or an Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system will not pre-

vent accidents due to improper or

dangerous driving maneuvers.

Even though vehicle control is

improved during emergency brak-

ing, always maintain a safe dis-

tance between you and objects

ahead of you. Vehicle speeds

should always be reduced during

extreme road conditions. The brak-

ing distance for cars equipped with

ABS or ESC may be longer than for

those without these systems in the

following road conditions.

ABS is an electronic braking system that

helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows

the driver to steer and brake at the same

time.

Drive your vehicle at reduced

speeds during the following condi-

tions:

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.

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

• On roads where the road surface

is pitted or has different surface

height.

• Tire chains are installed on your

vehicle.

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On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper-

ation of the anti-lock brake system may

result in a longer stopping distance than

for vehicles equipped with a conventional

brake system.

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NOTICE

WARNING

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the engine

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

If the ABS warning light (

) is on

and stays on, you may have a prob-

lem with the ABS. Your power

brakes will work normally. To

reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, we recommend that you con-

tact your HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.

warning light (

) may turn on at the

The ABS warning light (

) will stay on

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.

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 everything

is normal. If the light stays on, you may

have a problem with your ABS. We rec-

ommend that you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible

CAUTION

When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road,

and apply your brakes continuous-

ly, the ABS will be active continu-

ously and the ABS warning light

(

) may illuminate. Pull your car

over to a safe place and turn the

engine off.

Restart the engine. If the ABS warn-

ing light is off, then your ABS sys-

tem is normal. Otherwise, you may

have a problem with your ABS sys-

tem. We recommend that you con-

tact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

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■ Left-hand drive

ESC applies braking pressure to any one

of the vehicle’s brakes and intervenes in

the engine management system to assist

the driver with keeping the vehicle on the

intended path. It is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Always adjust your

speed and driving to the road conditions.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the ESC and the ESC OFF indi-

cator lights illuminate for approximately

three seconds and goes off, then the

ESC is turned on.

If this light stays on, your vehicle may

have a malfunction with the ESC system.

We recommend that the vehicle be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when cor-

nering. The ESC system will not

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■ Right-hand drive

prevent

accidents. Excessive

speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers,

and hydroplaning on wet surfaces

can result in severe accidents.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

(if equipped)

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system helps to stabilize the vehicle dur-

ing cornering maneuvers. ESC checks

where you are steering and where the

vehicle is actually going.

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When operating

ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation,

■ ESC indicator light (blinks)

When the ESC is in operation,

the ESC indicator light blinks:

press the ESC OFF button

(ESC OFF indicator light illumi-

nates).

If the ignition switch is placed

to the LOCK/OFF position

when ESC is off, ESC remains

off. Upon restarting the engine,

the ESC will automatically turn

on again.

• When you apply your brakes

under conditions which may

lock the wheels, you may

hear sounds from the brakes,

or feel a corresponding sen-

sation in the brake pedal.This

is normal and it means your

ESC is active.

■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

• When the ESC activates, the

engine may not respond to

the accelerator as it does

under routine conditions.

• When moving out of the mud

or driving on a slippery road,

the engine rpm (revolutions

per minute) may not increase

even if you press the acceler-

ator pedal deeply. This is to

maintain the stability and

traction of the vehicle and

does not indicate a problem.

Indicator lights

When the ignition switch is placed to the

ON position, the ESC indicator light illu-

minates, then goes off if the ESC system

is operating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

the ESC is operating.

If ESC indicator light stays on, your vehi-

cle may have a malfunction with the ESC

system. When this warning light illumi-

nates we recommend that the vehicle be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when the ESC is turned off with the but-

ton.

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ESC OFF usage

When driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used

briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in

snow or mud by temporarily stopping

operation of the ESC to maintain wheel

torque.

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NOTICE

WARNING

When the ESC is blinking, this indi-

cates the ESC is active:

Turning the ESC OFF does not affect

ABS or standard brake system opera-

tion.

Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to

accelerate. NEVER press the ESC

OFF button while the ESC indicator

light is blinking or you may lose

control of the vehicle resulting in

an accident.

To turn ESC off while driving, press the

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

road surface.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the transaxle:

Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the ESC system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,

make sure they are the same size as

your original tires for this vehicle.

• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle

to spin excessively while the

ESC, ABS, and brake warning

lights are displayed. The repairs

would not be covered by the vehi-

cle warranty. Reduce engine

power and do not spin the

wheel(s) excessively while these

lights are displayed.

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure the ESC is

turned off (ESC OFF light illumi-

nated).

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When operating

When the VSM is in operation, the ESC

indicator light ( ) blinks.

When you apply your brakes under con-

ditions which may activate the ESC, you

may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel

a corresponding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means your

VSM is active.

VSM operation

VSM ON condition

The VSM operates when:

• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

is on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately above

15 km/h (9mph) on curve roads.

• Vehicle speed is approximately above

30 km/h (18mph) when the vehicle is

braking on rough roads.

Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM) (if equipped)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

helps ensure the vehicle stays stable

when accelerating or braking suddenly

on wet, slippery and rough roads where

traction over the four tires can suddenly

become uneven.

WARNING

Take the following precautions

when using the Vehicle Stability

Management (VSM):

• ALWAYS check the speed and the

distance to the vehicle ahead.The

VSM is not a substitute for safe

driving practices.

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NOTICE

The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving rearward.

• ESC OFF ( ) indicator light is on.

• EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-

ing light (

) is on.

• Never drive too fast for the road

conditions. The VSM system will

not prevent accidents. Excessive

speed in bad weather, slippery

and uneven roads can result in

severe accidents.

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VSM OFF condition

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

(if equipped)

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NOTICE

To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC

OFF button. ESC OFF indicator light

• The HAC does not operate when the

shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

(for automatic transaxle vehicle.)

• The HAC operates when:

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) pre-

vents the vehicle from rolling backwards

when starting a vehicle from a stop on a

hill. The system operates the brakes

automatically for approximately 1.5 sec-

onds and releases the brake when the

accelerator pedal is depressed or after

1.5 seconds.

(

) will illuminate.

To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF but-

ton again. The ESC OFF indicator light

will go out.

- the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or D

(Drive) on up hill.

- the shift lever is in R (Reverses) on

down hill.

WARNING

(for manual transaxle vehicle)

• The HAC activates even though the

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

off but does not activate when the

ESC has malfunctioned.

If ESC indicator light ( ) or EPS

warning light ( ) stays on, your

vehicle may have a malfunction

with the VSM system. When the

warning light illuminates we recom-

mend that the vehicle be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Always be ready to depress the

accelerator pedal when starting off

on a incline.The HAC activates only

for approximately 1.5 seconds.

CAUTION

Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the ESC system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,

make sure they are the same size as

your original tires for this vehicle.

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Wet brakes can be dangerous! The

brakes may get wet if the vehicle is driv-

en through standing water or if it is

washed. Your vehicle will not stop as

quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes

may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes light-

ly until the braking action returns to nor-

mal, taking care to keep the vehicle

under control at all times. If the braking

action does not return to normal, stop as

soon as it is safe to do so and we rec-

ommend that you call an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

DO NOT drive with your foot resting on

the brake pedal. Even light, but constant

pedal pressure can result in the brakes

overheating, brake wear, and possibly

even brake failure.

If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the

vehicle pointed straight ahead while you

slow down. When you are moving slowly

enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off

the road and stop in a safe location.

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

(if equipped)

The Emergency Stop Signal system

alerts the driver behind by blinking the

stop light when the vehicle brakes rapid-

ly and severely.

Good braking practices

WARNING

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a complete

stop and continue to depress the

brake pedal. Move the shift lever

into the 1st gear (for manual

transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for

automatic transaxle vehicle) posi-

tion, then apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

The system is activated when:

• The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle

speed is over 55km/h (34mph) and the

vehicle deceleration is greater than

7m/s2).

• The ABS is activating.

When vehicle speed is under 40 km/h

(25mph) and the ABS deactivates or

the sudden stop situation is over, the

stop light will stop blinking. Instead, the

hazard warning flasher will turn on

automatically. The hazard warning

flasher will turn off when vehicle speed

is over 10km/h (6mph) after the vehicle

has stopped. Also, it will turn off when

the vehicle is driven at low speed for

some time.You can turn it off manually

by pressing the hazard warning flasher

switch.

Vehicles with the parking brake not

fully engaged are at risk for moving

inadvertently and causing injury to

yourself or others.

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal

when the vehicle is stopped to prevent

the vehicle from rolling forward.

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