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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.

• 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.

If service brakes fail to operate while the

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

emergency stop with the hand 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.

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 - Hand brake

Applying the hand brake while the

vehicle is moving at normal speeds

can cause a sudden loss of control

of the vehicle. If you must use the

hand brake to stop the vehicle, use

great caution in applying the brake.

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

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

not continue to drive with worn

brake pads.

• Always replace brake pads as

complete front or rear axle sets.

Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

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 (if equipped). You may hear

this sound come and go or it may occur

whenever you depress the brake pedal.

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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Hand brake

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Applying the hand brake

To engage the hand brake, first apply the

foot brake and then without pressing the

release button, pull the hand brake lever

up as far as possible. In addition it is rec-

ommended that when parking the vehicle

on a gradient, the shift lever should be

positioned in the appropriate low gear on

manual transaxle vehicles or in the P

(Park) position on automatic transaxle

vehicles.

CAUTION

Driving with the hand brake applied

will cause excessive brake pad and

brake rotor wear.

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WARNING

• To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leaving

the vehicle, do not use the

gearshift lever in place of the

hand brake. Set the hand brake

AND make sure the gearshift

lever is securely positioned in 1st

(First) gear or R (Reverse) for

manual transaxle equipped vehi-

cles and in P (Park) for automatic

transaxle equipped vehicles.

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• Never allow anyone who is unfa-

miliar with the vehicle to touch

the hand brake. If the hand brake

is released unintentionally, seri-

ous injury may occur.

• All vehicles should always have

the hand brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadver-

tent movement of the car which

can injure occupants or pedestri-

ans.

Check the brake warning light by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). This light will be illuminated

when the hand brake is applied with the

ignition switch in the START or ON posi-

tion.

Before driving, be sure the hand brake is

fully released and the brake warning light

is off.

If the brake warning light remains on

after the hand brake is released while

engine is running, there may be a mal-

function in the brake system. Immediate

attention is necessary.

Releasing the hand brake

To release the hand brake, first apply the

foot brake and pull up the hand brake

lever slightly. Secondly depress the

release button (1) and lower the hand

brake lever (2) while holding the button.

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 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.

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 sensation

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum efficien-

cy from your ABS in an emergency situ-

ation, do not attempt to modulate your

brake pressure and do not try to pump

your brakes. Press your brake pedal as

hard as possible or as hard as the situa-

tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-

trol the force being delivered to the

brakes.

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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

ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or danger-

ous driving manoeuvres. 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.

The braking distance for cars

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 tyre 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 having

poor traction, such as an icy road,

and operate your brakes continu-

ously, the ABS will be active con-

tinuously and the ABS warning

light may illuminate. Pull your car

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

authorised 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 authorised HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

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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 is malfunctioning.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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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.

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 sensation

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

means your ESP is active.

WARNING

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when cor-

nering. Electronic stability program

(ESP) will not prevent accidents.

Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

manoeuvres and aquaplaning on

wet surfaces can still result in seri-

ous accidents. Only a safe and

attentive driver can prevent acci-

dents by avoiding manoeuvres that

cause the vehicle to lose traction.

Even with ESP installed, always fol-

low all the normal precautions for

driving - including driving at safe

speeds for the conditions.

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Electronic stability program (ESP)

(If equipped)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

system is designed to stabilise the vehicle

during cornering manoeuvres. ESP

checks where you are steering and where

the vehicle is actually going. ESP applies

the brakes at individual wheels and

intervenes in the engine management

system to stabilise 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 operation

ESP ON condition

ESP operation off

ESP OFF state

ESP indicator light blinks.

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

• To cancel ESP operation,

ESP

OFF

ON, ESP and ESP OFF indi-

cator lights illuminate for

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 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

• 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 indicator light (blinks)

CAUTION

Driving with varying tyre or wheel

sizes may cause the ESP system to

malfunction. When replacing tyres,

make sure they are the same size as

your original tyres.

ESP

■ ESP OFF indicator light (comes on)

ESP

OFF

Never press the ESP OFF button while

ESP is operating (ESP indicator light

blinks).

If ESP is turned off while ESP is operat-

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

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.

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Indicator light

When ignition switch is turned to ON, the

indicator light illuminates, then goes off if

ESP system is operating normally.

The ESP indicator light blinks whenever

ESP is operating.

ESP OFF indicator light comes on when

either the ESP is turned off with the but-

ton, or ESP fails to operate when turned

on.

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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.

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NOTICE

After reconnecting or recharging a dis-

charged battery, the ESP OFF indicator

may illuminate. In this case, turn the

steering wheel 360 degrees to the left

and 360 degrees to the right while the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

Then, restart the engine after the igni-

tion is off. If the ESP OFF indicator does

not turn off, have the system checked by

an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.

• 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 car

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 authorised HYUNDAI dealer for

assistance.

• Don't coast down hills with the car out

of gear. This is extremely hazardous.

Keep the car 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.

Good braking practices

WARNING

Never press the ESP OFF button

while ESP is operating.

If the ESP is turned off while ESP is

operating, the vehicle may go out of

control.

To turn ESP off while driving, press

the ESP OFF button while driving

on a flat road surface.

WARNING

• Whenever leaving vehicle or

parking, always set the hand

brake as far as possible and fully

engage the vehicle's transaxle

into the park position. Vehicles

not fully engaged in park with the

hand brake set are at risk for

moving inadvertently and injur-

ing yourself or others.

• All vehicles should always have

the hand brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadver-

tent movement of the car which

can injure occupants or pedestri-

ans.

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

your foot on the brake pedal while driv-

ing can be dangerous because it can

result in the brakes overheating and

losing their effectiveness. It also

increases the wear of the brake com-

ponents.

• After being parked, check to be sure

the hand brake is not engaged and that

the hand brake indicator light is out

before driving away.

• Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the car is washed. Wet brakes

can be dangerous! Your car will not

stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.

Wet brakes may cause the car to pull

to one side.

• If a tyre goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the

car 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.

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• If your car is equipped with an auto-

matic transaxle, don't let your car

creep forward. To avoid creeping for-

ward, keep your foot firmly on the

brake pedal when the car 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 hand

brake.

• Use caution when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the hand brake and

place the gear selector lever in P (auto-

matic transaxle) or in first or reverse

gear (manual transaxle). If your car is

facing downhill, turn the front wheels

into the kerb to help keep the car from

rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn

the front wheels away from the kerb to

help keep the car from rolling. If there

is no kerb or if it is required by other

conditions to keep the car from rolling,

block the wheels.

• Under some conditions your hand

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

hand brake may freeze, apply it only

temporarily while you put the gear

selector lever in

P

(automatic

transaxle) or in first or reverse gear

(manual transaxle) and block the rear

wheels so the car cannot roll. Then

release the hand brake.

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