Get Driving your vehicle -> Braking system Guide for Hyundai I20 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2020)

BRAKING SYSTEM

Power brakes

• 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. To dry the brakes,

lightly tap the brake pedal to

heat up the brakes while main-

taining a safe forward speed

until brake performance returns

to normal. Avoid driving at high

speeds until the brakes function

correctly.

WARNING

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

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 lin-

ing and pad wear, and

increased stopping distances.

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 stopping dis-

tance, however, will be longer than

with power brakes.

• When descending a long or

steep hill, shift to a lower gear

and avoid continuous applica-

tion of the brakes. Applying the

brakes continuously will cause

the brakes to overheat and

could result in a temporary loss

of braking performance.

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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Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

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Disc brakes wear indicator

Rear drum brakes

(if equipped)

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.

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.

Please remember some driving con-

ditions or climates may cause a

brake squeal when you first apply (or

lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-

mal and does not indicate a problem

with your brakes.

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Always set the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle, to apply:

NOTICE

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

continue to drive with worn brake

pads.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far

as possible.

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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 dam-

age the brake system and lead to

an accident.

Always replace brake pads as com-

plete front or rear axle sets.

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NOTICE

WARNING

• Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is

engaged. If you depress the accel-

erator pedal with the parking brake

engaged, warning will sound.

Damage to the parking brake may

occur.

• 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

Automatic

Continuously

Transaxle vehicle), then apply

the parking brake, and place the

ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

position.

P

(Park) position (for

Transaxle/

Variable

• 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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To release:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

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Slightly pull up the parking brake

lever.

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and caus-

ing injury to yourself or others.

While pressing the release button

(1), lower the parking brake (2).

• NEVER allow anyone who is

unfamiliar with the vehicle to

touch the parking brake. If the

parking brake is released unin-

tentionally, serious injury may

occur.

If the parking brake does not release

or does not release all the way, we

recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

• Only release the parking brake

when you are seated inside the

vehicle with your foot firmly on

the brake pedal.

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Check the Parking If the Parking Brake Warning Light

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (if

equipped)

Brake Warning Light by remains on after the parking brake is

placing the ignition released while engine is running,

switch to the ON posi- there may be a malfunction in the

tion (do not start the brake system. Immediate attention is

necessary.

WARNING

engine).

An Anti-Lock Braking System

(ABS) will not prevent accidents

due to improper or dangerous

driving maneuvers. Even though

vehicle control is improved during

emergency braking, always main-

tain a safe distance between you

and objects ahead of you. Vehicle

speeds should always be reduced

during extreme road conditions.

The braking distance for cars

equipped with ABS may be longer

than for those without these sys-

tems in the following road condi-

tions.

This light will be illuminated when the If at all possible, cease driving the

parking brake is applied with the igni- vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

tion switch in the START or ON posi- sible, use extreme caution while

tion.

operating the vehicle and only con-

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

can reach a safe location.

Before driving, be sure the parking

brake is released and the Brake

Warning Light is OFF.

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ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-

ty. Always steer moderately when

braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-

ing wheel movement can still cause

your vehicle to veer into oncoming

traffic or off the road.

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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.

Drive your vehicle at reduced

speeds during the following condi-

tions:

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake sys-

tem may result in a longer stopping

distance than for vehicles equipped

with a conventional brake system.

• On roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has different

surface height.

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.

• Tire chains are installed on your

vehicle.

The ABS warning light (

) will stay

on for several seconds after the igni-

tion switch is in the ON position.

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. We recom-

mend that you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

The safety features of an ABS

equipped vehicle should not be

tested by high speed driving or

cornering. This could endanger

the safety of yourself or others.

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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 con-

ditions.

ABS is an electronic braking system

that helps prevent a braking skid.

ABS allows the driver to steer and

brake at the same time.

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WARNING

CAUTION

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.

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

If the ABS warning light (

) is on

and stays on, you may have a

problem with the ABS. Your power

brakes will work normally. To

reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, we recommend that you

contact your HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

(

) may illuminate. Pull your car

over to a safe place and turn the

engine off.

Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your ABS

system is normal. Otherwise, you

may have a problem with your

ABS system. We recommend that

you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

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Wet brakes can be dangerous! The If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

brakes may get wet if the vehicle is ing, apply the brakes gently and

driven through standing water or if it keep the vehicle pointed straight

is washed. Your vehicle will not stop ahead while you slow down. When

as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet you are moving slowly enough for it

brakes may cause the vehicle to pull to be safe to do so, pull off the road

Good braking practices

WARNING

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)

to one side.

and stop in a safe location.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes Keep your foot firmly on the brake

lightly until the braking action returns pedal when the vehicle is stopped to

to normal, taking care to keep the prevent the vehicle from rolling for-

vehicle under control at all times. If ward.

the braking action does not return to

normal, stop as soon as it is safe to

do so and we recommend that you

call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

for assistance.

position

(for

Automatic

Transaxle/Continuously Variable

Transaxle vehicle), then apply the

parking brake, and place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-

tion.

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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.

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and causing

injury to yourself or others.

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