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BRAKE SYSTEM

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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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Parking brake

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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.

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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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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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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