Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Hyundai I20 4 Door First Generation (2008-2014)

Before driving / 5-3

Key positions / 5-4

Starting the engine / 5-5

Manual transaxle / 5-7

Automatic transaxle / 5-10

Brake system / 5-15

Economical operation / 5-25

Special driving conditions / 5-27

Winter driving / 5-31

Trailer towing / 5-35

Vehicle weight / 5-43

Driving your vehicle

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Driving your vehicle

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WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-

dows immediately.

• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-

tion.

• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear

a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the

exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your

garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.

• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area

with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are

kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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• Be sure that all lights work.

• Check all gauges.

Before entering vehicle

WARNING - Driving under

the influence of alcohol or

drugs

• Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is turned to

the ON position.

• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-

ror(s), and outside lights are clean.

• Check the condition of the tires.

Drinking and driving is dangerous.

Drunk driving is the number one

contributor to the highway death

toll each year. Even a small amount

of alcohol will affect your reflexes,

perceptions and judgement.

• Release the parking brake and make

sure the brake warning light goes out.

• Check under the vehicle for any sign of

leaks.

For safe operation, be sure you are famil-

iar with your vehicle and its equipment.

• Be sure there are no obstacles behind

you if you intend to back up.

Driving while under the influence of

drugs is as dangerous or more dan-

gerous than driving drunk.

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WARNING

Necessary inspections

All passengers must be properly

belted whenever the vehicle is

moving. Refer to “Seat belts” in

section 3 for more information on

their proper use.

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine

coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid

should be checked on a regular basis,

with the exact interval depending on the

fluid. Further details are provided in

Section 7, “Maintenance”.

You are much more likely to have a

serious accident if you drink or

take drugs and drive.

If you are drinking or taking drugs,

don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-

er who has been drinking or taking

drugs. Choose a designated driver

or call a cab.

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WARNING

Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for people,

especially children, before putting

a vehicle into D (Drive) or R

(Reverse).

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.

• Position the seat so that all controls

are easily reached.

WARNING

When you intend to park or stop the

vehicle with the engine on, be care-

ful not to depress the accelerator

pedal for a long period of time. It

may overheat the engine or

exhaust system and cause fire.

• Adjust the inside and outside rearview

mirrors.

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KEY POSITIONS

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ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-

trical accessories are operative.

WARNING - Ignition switch

• Never turn the ignition switch to

LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is

moving. This would result in loss of

directional control and braking

function, which could cause an

accident.

• The anti-theft steering column lock

is not a substitute for the parking

brake. Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always make sure the shift

lever is engaged in 1^stgear for man-

ual transaxle or P (Park) for auto-

matic transaxle, set the parking

brake fully and shut the engine off.

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement may occur if these pre-

cautions are not taken.

✽ NOTICE

If difficulty is experienced turning the

ignition switch to the ACC position, turn

the key while turning the steering wheel

right and left to release the tension.

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ON

Ignition switch position

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. This is the

normal running position after the engine

is started.

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LOCK

The steering wheel locks to protect

against theft. The ignition key can be

removed only in the LOCK position.

When turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, push the key inward at

the ACC position and turn the key toward

the LOCK position.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the

engine is not running to prevent battery

discharge.

• Never reach for the ignition switch,

or any other controls through the

steering wheel while the vehicle is

in motion. The presence of your

hand or arm in this area could

cause a loss of vehicle control, an

accident and serious bodily injury

or death.

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START

Turn the ignition switch to the START

position to start the engine. The engine

will crank until you release the key; then

it returns to the ON position. The brake

warning light can be checked in this posi-

tion.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver’s seat as they

may move while driving, interfere

with the driver and lead to an acci-

dent.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

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CAUTION

Starting the gasoline engine

If the engine stalls while the vehicle

is in motion, do not attempt to move

the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion. If traffic and road conditions

permit, you may put the shift lever

in the N (Neutral) position while the

vehicle is still moving and turn the

ignition switch to the START posi-

tion in an attempt to restart the

engine.

WARNING

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots,etc.) may interfere with your

ability to use the brake, accelerator

pedal, and clutch (if equipped).

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch

pedal and brake pedal depressed

while turning the ignition switch to the

start position.

Automatic Transaxle - Place the

transaxle shift lever in P (Park).

Depress the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine when

the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)

position.

CAUTION

Do not engage the starter for more

than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls

or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds

before re-engaging the starter.

Improper use of the starter may

damage it.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a

maximum of 10 seconds), then

release the key.

4. In extremely cold weather (below

-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has

not been operated for several days, let

the engine warm up without depress-

ing the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it

should be started without depressing

the accelerator.

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Starting and stopping the engine for tur-

bocharger intercooler

✽ NOTICE

Starting the diesel engine

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds after the preheating is complet-

ed, turn the ignition key once more to

the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and

then to the ON position, in order to pre-

heat again.

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine

immediately after starting it.

To start the diesel engine when the

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated

before starting the engine and then has

to be warmed up before starting to drive.

If the engine is cold, idle it for several

seconds before sufficient lubrication is

ensured in the turbocharger unit.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the

engine about 1 minute before turning it

off.

✽ NOTICE - Kick down mechanism

2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift

the transaxle into Neutral. Keep the

clutch pedal and brake pedal

depressed while turning the ignition

switch to the start position.

If your vehicle is equipped with a kick

down mechanism in an accelerator

pedal,it prevents you from driving at

full throttle unintentionally by making

the driver require increased effort to

depress the accelerator pedal. However

if you depress the pedal more than

approximately 80% the vehicle can be

full throttle and the accelerator pedal

will be easier to depress.This is not a

malfunction but a normal condition.

This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting the

engine off.

3. Turn the ignition switch

to the ON position to pre-

heat the engine. Then

CAUTION

W-60

the glow indicator light

will illuminate.

Do not turn the engine off immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn

the ignition switch to the START posi-

tion and hold it there until the engine

starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),

then release the key.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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Type A

CAUTION

Manual transaxle operation

• When downshifting from fifth

gear to fourth gear, caution

should be taken not to inadver-

tently press the shift lever side-

ways in such a manner that sec-

ond gear is engaged. Such a

drastic downshift may cause the

engine speed to increase to the

point that the tachometer will

enter the red-zone. Such over-

revving of the engine may possi-

bly cause engine damage.

The manual transaxle has 5 (or 6) for-

ward gears.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift

knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized

in all forward gears so shifting to either a

higher or a lower gear is easily accom-

plished.

Depress the clutch pedal down fully while

shifting, then release it slowly.

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The shift lever must return to the neutral

position before shifting into R (Reverse).

Type B

The button (1) located below the shift

knob must be pressed upward while

moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

position. (Type B)

• Do not downshift more than 2

gears or downshift the gear when

the engine is running at high

speed (5,000 RPM or higher).

Such a downshifting may damage

the engine.

Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

The shift lever can be moved without

pressing the button (1).

The button (1) must be pressed up

while moving the shift lever.

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• During cold weather, shifting may be

difficult until the transaxle lubricant has

warmed up. This is normal and not

harmful to the transaxle.

Using the clutch

WARNING

The clutch should be depressed all the

way to the floor before shifting, then

released slowly. The clutch pedal should

always be fully released while driving. Do

not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

while driving. This can cause unneces-

sary wear. Do not partially engage the

clutch to hold the vehicle on an incline.

This causes unnecessary wear. Use the

foot brake or parking brake to hold the

vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the

clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always set the parking brake fully

and shut the engine off. Then

make sure the transaxle is shifted

into 1st gear when the vehicle is

parked on a level or uphill grade,

and shifted into R (Reverse) on a

downhill grade. Unexpected and

sudden vehicle movement can

occur if these precautions are not

followed in the order identified.

• If you've come to a complete stop and

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

put the shift lever in N (Neutral) posi-

tion and release the clutch. Depress

the clutch pedal back down, and then

shift into 1st or R (Reverse) gear posi-

tion.

CAUTION

• If your vehicle has a manual

transaxle not equipped with a

ignition lock switch, it may move

and cause a serious accident

when starting the engine without

depressing the clutch pedal while

the parking brake is released and

the shift lever not in the N

(Neutral) position.

• To avoid premature clutch wear

and damage, do not drive with

your foot resting on the clutch

pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch

to hold the vehicle on an uphill

grade, while waiting for a traffic

light, etc.

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Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traf-

fic or while driving up steep hills, down-

shift before the engine starts to labor.

Downshifting reduces the chance of

stalling and gives better acceleration

when you need to increase your speed

again. When the vehicle is traveling

down steep hills, downshifting helps

maintain safe speed and prolongs brake

life.

• Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as this

can result in premature wear of

the transaxle shift forks.

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Good driving practices

WARNING

• Always buckle-up! In a collision,

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

cantly more likely to be seriously

injured or killed than a properly

belted occupant.

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This is extremely

hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in

gear.

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

them to overheat and malfunction.

Instead, when you are driving down a

long hill, slow down and shift to a lower

gear. When you do this, engine braking

will help slow down the vehicle.

• Avoid high speeds when corner-

ing or turning.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as sharp

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. This will help avoid over-revving

the engine, which can cause damage.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

• Slow down when you encounter cross

winds. This gives you much better con-

trol of your vehicle.

• Losing control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-

way and the driver oversteers to

reenter the roadway.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift into

R (Reverse). The transaxle can be

damaged if you do not. To shift into R

(Reverse), depress the clutch, move

the shift lever to neutral, wait three

seconds, then shift to the R (Reverse)

position.

• In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before

pulling back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed lim-

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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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Lock release button

Prevents shift lever movement

without first depressing the button.

O/D button

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting. (If your vehicle is equipped with the shift lock system.)

The lock release button must be pressed while moving the shift lever.

The shift lever can be moved without pressing the lock release button.

❈ Always depress the brake pedal while shifting for your safety.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake

pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a

forward or reverse gear.

CAUTION

Automatic transaxle operation

• To avoid damage to your

transaxle, do not accelerate the

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

ward gear position with the

brakes on.

The automatic transaxle has 4 forward

speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-

vidual speeds are selected automatically,

depending on the position of the shift

lever.

WARNING - Automatic

transaxle

• Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

shifting a shift lever into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

• When stopped on an upgrade, do

not hold the vehicle with engine

power. Use the service brake or

the parking brake.

To move the shift lever from the P (Park)

position, the brake pedal must be

depressed and the lock release button

must be pressed.

• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

R

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in the P (Park) position; then

set the parking brake fully and

shut the engine off. Unexpected

and sudden vehicle movement

can occur if these precautions

are not followed in the order iden-

tified.

(Park) into

D

(Drive), or

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NOTICE

(Reverse) when the engine is

above idle speed.

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if

the battery has been disconnected, may

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal

condition, and the shifting sequence will

adjust after shifts are cycled a few times

by the TCM (Transaxle Control

Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control

Module).

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Transaxle ranges

The indicator light in the instrument clus-

ter 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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R (Reverse)

✽ NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into D.

WARNING

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause the

drive wheels to lock which will

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

2 (Second Gear)

CAUTION

Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power

when climbing hills and for increased

braking when going down hills. This posi-

tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-

pery surfaces. When the shift lever is

placed in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxle

will automatically shift from first to sec-

ond gear.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

• Do not use the P (Park) position

in place of the parking brake.

Always make sure the shift lever

is latched in the P (Park) position

and set the parking brake fully.

transaxle if you shift into

R

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion, except when “Rocking the

Vehicle” explained in this section.

• Never leave a child unattended in

a vehicle.

L (Low)

N (Neutral)

Move the shift lever to this position in

hard pulling situations and for climbing

steep grades.

The wheels and transaxle are not

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even

on the slightest incline unless the parking

brake or service brakes are applied.

CAUTION

The transaxle may be damaged if

you shift into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

Do not exceed the recommended

maximum speed in 2 (Second Gear)

or L (Low). Operating the vehicle

above the maximum speed recom-

mended for 2 (Second Gear) or L

(Low) may cause excessive heat

which could damage the automatic

transaxle.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving posi-

tion. The transaxle will automatically shift

through a 4-gear sequence, providing

the best fuel economy and power.

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or climbing grades, depress the

accelerator fully, at which time the

transaxle will automatically downshift to

the next lower gear.

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O/D OFF Indicator

This indicator light illumi-

WARNING

O/D

OFF

nates in the instrument panel

when the O/D mode is can-

celled.

Always fully depress the brake

pedal before and while shifting out

of the P (Park) position into anoth-

er position to avoid inadvertent

motion of the vehicle which could

injure people in or around the vehi-

cle.

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Shift lock system (if equipped)

For your safety, the automatic transaxle

has a shift lock system which prevents

shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) into

R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is

depressed.

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Ignition key interlock system

(if equipped)

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To shift the transaxle out of P (Park) into

R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

position.

O/D (Over Drive) system

(if equipped)

Pressing the O/D button cancels and

engages the overdrive system. When the

O/D system is cancelled, the O/D OFF

indicator illuminates and the transaxle

gear range is limited to 1st through 3rd.

The transaxle will not shift to the 4th gear

until the O/D button is pressed again to

release the switch.

2. Press the lock release button and

move the shift lever.

If the brake pedal is repeatedly

depressed and released with the shift

lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering

noise near the shift lever may be heard.

This is a normal condition.

When driving down a sloping road with

the transaxle in O/D (4th), you can

decrease the vehicle speed without

using the brakes by pressing the O/D

button.

When the ignition is switched OFF, the

O/D OFF mode is automatically can-

celled.

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cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

Good driving practices

WARNING

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

• Never move the shift lever from P

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

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift into

R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be

extremely hazardous. Always leave

the car in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc-

tion. Instead, when you are driving

down a long hill, slow down and shift to

a lower gear. When you do this, engine

braking will help slow down the vehi-

cle.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may

not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transaxle in P

(Park) to keep the vehicle from mov-

ing.

• 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

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

may attempt to rock the vehicle free

by moving it forward and back-

ward. Do not attempt this proce-

dure if people or objects are any-

where near the vehicle. During the

rocking operation the vehicle may

suddenly move forward of back-

ward as it becomes unstuck, caus-

ing injury or damage to nearby peo-

ple or objects.

WARNING

• Always buckle-up! In a collision,

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

cantly more likely to be seriously

injured or killed than a properly

belted occupant.

• Avoid high speeds when corner-

ing or turning.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as sharp

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

depressing and releasing the accelera-

tor pedal.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

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Moving up a steep grade from a stand-

ing start

• Losing control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-

way and the driver oversteers to

reenter the roadway.

To move up a steep grade from a stand-

ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift

the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the

appropriate gear depending on load

weight and steepness of the grade, and

release the parking brake. Depress the

accelerator gradually while releasing the

service brakes.

• In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before

pulling back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed lim-

its.

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In the event of brake failure

Power brakes

• When descending a long or steep

hill, shift to a lower gear and

avoid continuous application of

the brakes. Continuous brake

application will cause the brakes

to overheat and could result in a

temporary loss of braking per-

formance.

If service brakes fail to operate while the

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

emergency stop with the parking brake.

The stopping distance, however, will be

much greater than normal.

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

usage.

In the event that the power-assisted

brakes lose power because of a stalled

engine or some other reason, you can

still stop your vehicle by applying greater

force to the brake pedal than you nor-

mally would. The stopping distance, how-

ever, will be longer.

WARNING - Parking brake

Applying the parking brake while

the vehicle is moving at normal

speeds can cause a sudden loss of

control of the vehicle. If you must

use the parking brake to stop the

vehicle, use great caution in apply-

ing the brake.

• Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

cle’s ability to sefely 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. To

dry the brakes, apply them lightly

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal.

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.

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

pery surfaces.

WARNING - Brakes

• 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.

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CAUTION

Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

not continue to drive with worn

brake pads.

When your brake pads are worn and new

pads are required, you will hear a high-

pitched warning sound from your front

brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You

may hear this sound come and go or it

may occur whenever you depress the

brake pedal.

• Always replace the front or rear

brake pads as pairs.

Please remember that some driving con-

ditions 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.

WARNING - Brake wear

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.

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Applying the parking brake

To engage the parking brake, first apply

the foot brake and then without pressing

the release button in, pull the parking

brake lever up as far as possible. In addi-

tion it is recommended that when parking

the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever

should be positioned in the appropriate

low gear for manual transaxle vehicles or

in the P (Park) position for automatic

transaxle vehicles.

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Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

Your rear drum brakes do not have wear

indicators. Therefore, have the rear

brake linings inspected if you hear a rub-

bing noise. Also have your rear brakes

inspected each time you change or

rotate your tires and when you have the

front brakes replaced.

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive brake

pad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.

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WARNING

• To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leaving

the vehicle, do not use the shift

lever instead of the parking

brake. Set the parking brake AND

make sure the shift lever is

securely positioned in 1st (First)

gear or R (Reverse) for manual

transaxle equipped vehicles and

in

transaxle equipped vehicles.

P

(Park) for automatic

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• 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.

Check the brake warning light by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). This light will illuminate when

the parking brake is applied with the igni-

tion switch in the START or ON position.

Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake, first apply

the foot brake and pull up the parking

brake lever slightly. Secondly press the

release button (1) and lower the parking

brake lever (2) while holding the button.

• All vehicles should always have

the parking brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadver-

tent movement of the vehicle

which can injure occupants or

pedestrians.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

is fully released and the brake warning

light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on

after the parking brake is released while

the engine is running, there may be a

malfunction in the brake system.

Immediate attention is necessary.

If at all possible, stop driving the vehicle

immediately. If that is not possible, use

extreme caution while operating the vehi-

cle and only continue to drive the vehicle

until you can reach a safe location or

repair shop.

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The ABS continuously senses the speed

of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-

lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the

wheels.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

(if equipped)

The safety features of an ABS (or

ESP) equipped vehicle should not

be tested by high speed driving or

cornering. This could endanger the

safety of yourself or others.

WARNING

When you apply your brakes under con-

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa-

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ABS is active.

ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or danger-

ous driving maneuvers. Even

though vehicle control is improved

during emergency braking, always

maintain a safe distance between

you and objects ahead. Vehicle

speeds should always be reduced

during extreme road conditions.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

from your ABS in an emergency situa-

tion, do not attempt to modulate your

brake pressure and do not try to pump

your brakes. Depress your brake pedal

as hard as possible or as hard as the sit-

uation allows the ABS to control the force

being delivered to the brakes.

The braking distance for vehicles

equipped with an anti-lock braking

system

Program System) may be longer

than for those without it in the fol-

lowing road conditions.

(Electronic

Stability

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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✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehicle

begins to move after the engine is start-

ed. These conditions are normal and

indicate that the anti-lock brake system

is functioning properly.

• When you drive on a road with

poor traction, such as an icy

road, and have operated your

brakes continuously, the ABS will

be active continuously and the

ABS warning light may illuminate.

Pull your vehicle over to a safe

place and stop the engine.

• Even with the anti-lock brake system,

your vehicle still requires sufficient

stopping distance. Always maintain a

safe distance from the vehicle in front

of you.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your

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ABS

system

is

normal.

Otherwise, you may have a prob-

lem with the ABS. Contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-

vent accidents resulting from exces-

sive speeds.

CAUTION

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problem

with the ABS. In this case, howev-

er, your regular brakes will work

normally.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake system

may result in a longer stopping dis-

tance than for vehicles equipped with a

conventional brake system.

✽ NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the engine

may not run as smoothly and 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 has malfunctioned.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

• The ABS warning light will stay on

for approximately 3 seconds after

the ignition switch is ON. During

that time, the ABS will go through

self-diagnosis and the light will go

off if everything is normal. If the

light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS. Contact

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

system is an electronic system designed

to help the driver maintain vehicle control

under adverse conditions. It is not a

substitute for safe driving practices.

Factors including speed, road conditions

and driver steering input can all affect

whether ESP will be effective in

preventing a loss of control. It is still your

responsibility to drive and corner at

reasonable speeds and to leave a

sufficient margin of safety.

WARNING

Never drive too fast according to

the road conditions or too quickly

when cornering. Electronic stability

program (ESP) will not prevent acci-

dents. Excessive speed in turns,

abrupt maneuvers and hydroplan-

ing on wet surfaces can still result

in serious accidents. Only a safe

and attentive driver can prevent

accidents by avoiding maneuvers

that cause the vehicle to lose trac-

tion. Even with ESP installed,

always follow all the normal precau-

tions for driving - including driving

at safe speeds for the conditions.

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When you apply your brakes under con-

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa-

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ESP is active.

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Electronic stability program (ESP)

(If equipped)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

system is designed to stabilize the

vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESP

checks where you are steering and where

the vehicle is actually going. ESP applies

the brakes on individual wheels and

intervenes with the engine management

system to stabilize the vehicle.

✽

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehicle

begins to move after the engine is start-

ed. These conditions are normal and

indicate that the Electronic Stability

Program System is functioning proper-

ly.

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When operating

When the ESP is in operation,

ESP indicator light blinks.

ESP operation

ESP ON condition

ESP operation off

ESP OFF state

ESP

• When the Electronic Stability

Program is operating properly,

you can feel a slight pulsation

in the vehicle. This is only the

effect of brake control and indi-

cates nothing unusual.

• When the ignition is turned

ON, ESP and ESP OFF indi-

cator lights illuminate for

• To cancel ESP operation,

ESP

OFF

press the ESP OFF button

(ESP OFF indicator light illu-

minates).

-

approximately

then ESP is turned on.

3

seconds,

• If the ignition switch is turned

to the LOCK position when

ESP is off, ESP remains off.

Upon restarting the engine,

the ESP will automatically

turn on again.

• Press the ESP OFF button for

at least half a second after

turning the ignition ON to turn

ESP off. (ESP OFF indicator

will illuminate). To turn the

ESP on, press the ESP OFF

button (ESP OFF indicator

light will go off).

• When moving out of the mud

or slippery road, pressing the

accelerator pedal may not

cause the engine rpm (revo-

lutions per minute) to

increase.

• When starting the engine,

you may hear a slight ticking

sound. This is the ESP per-

forming an automatic system

self-check and does not indi-

cate a problem.

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ESP OFF usage

When driving

■ ESP indicator light

CAUTION

Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the ESP system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,

make sure they are the same size

as your original tires.

ESP

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESP turned

on for daily driving whenever possible.

• To turn ESP off while driving, press the

ESP OFF button while driving on a flat

road surface.

■ ESP OFF indicator light

Never press the ESP OFF button while

ESP is operating (ESP indicator light

blinks).

ESP

OFF

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Program

system is only a driving aid; use

precautions for safe driving by

slowing down on curved, snowy, or

icy roads. Drive slowly and don’t

attempt to accelerate whenever the

ESP indicator light is blinking, or

when the road surface is slippery.

If ESP is turned off while ESP is operat-

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

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Indicator light

When the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, the indicator light illumi-

nates, then goes off if the ESP system is

operating normally.

✽

NOTICE

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the ESP is

turned off (ESP OFF light illuminat-

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

vent the vehicle speed from increas-

ing, and result in false diagnosis.

The ESP indicator light blinks whenever

ESP is operating or illuminates when

ESP fails to operate.

ESP OFF indicator light comes on when

the ESP is turned off with the button.

• Turning the ESP off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

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To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

lightly until the braking action returns to

normal, 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 call

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

assistance.

Good braking practices

WARNING

Never press the ESP OFF button

while ESP is operating.

WARNING

If the ESP is turned off while ESP is

operating, the vehicle may go out

of control.

• Whenever you leave or park your

vehicle, always set the parking

brake as far as possible and fully

engage the vehicle's transaxle

into the P (Park) position. If the

parking brake is not fully

engaged, the vehicle may move

inadvertently and injure yourself

and others.

To turn ESP off while driving, press

the ESP OFF button while driving

on a flat road surface.

• Don't coast down hills with the vehicle

out of gear. This is extremely haz-

ardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all

times, use the brakes to slow down,

then shift to a lower gear so that

engine braking will help you maintain a

safe speed.

• All vehicles should always have

the parking brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadver-

tent movement of the vehicle

which can injure occupants or

pedestrians.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting

your foot on the brake pedal while driv-

ing can be dangerous because the

brakes might overheat and lose their

effectiveness. It also increases the

wear of the brake components.

• Check to be sure the parking brake is

not engaged and that the parking

brake indicator light is out before driv-

ing away.

• 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

place.

• Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the vehicle is washed. Wet

brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle

will not stop as quickly if the brakes are

wet. Wet brakes may cause the vehicle

to pull to one side.

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• If your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transaxle, don't let your

vehicle creep forward. To avoid creep-

ing forward, keep your foot firmly on

the brake pedal when the vehicle is

stopped.

• Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade

with the accelerator pedal. This can

cause the transaxle to overheat.

Always use the brake pedal or parking

brake.

• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake and

place the shift lever in P (automatic

transaxle) or in first or reverse gear

(manual transaxle). If your vehicle is

facing downhill, turn the front wheels

into the curb to help keep the vehicle

from rolling. If your vehicle is facing

uphill, turn the front wheels away from

the curb to help keep the vehicle from

rolling. If there is no curb or if it is

required by other conditions to keep

the vehicle from rolling, block the

wheels.

• Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged posi-

tion. 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 that

the parking brake may freeze, apply it

only temporarily while you put the shift

lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in

first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)

and block the rear wheels so the vehi-

cle cannot roll. Then release the park-

ing brake.

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