2016-2023 Hyundai Ix35 SUV Driving your vehicle User Manual
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Driving your vehicle  
Good braking practices ................................................5-51  
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM...................................5-52  
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-52  
Rear parking assist system ..........................................5-53  
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................5-56  
Cruise control operation................................................5-56  
BEFORE DRIVING ..................................................5-3  
Before entering the vehicle ..........................................5-3  
Before starting .................................................................5-3  
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................5-5  
Key ignition switch .........................................................5-5  
Engine Start/Stop button..............................................5-10  
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ........................................5-19  
Manual transaxle operation ........................................5-19  
Good driving practices ..................................................5-21  
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..........................5-60  
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-60  
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-60  
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-61  
Driving at night................................................................5-61  
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-62  
Driving in flooded areas................................................5-63  
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-63  
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ..................................5-22  
Automatic transaxle operation ...................................5-22  
Parking...............................................................................5-28  
Good driving practices ..................................................5-28  
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)...............................5-30  
4WD operation.................................................................5-31  
Emergency precautions.................................................5-35  
WINTER DRIVING .................................................5-64  
Snow or icy conditions..................................................5-64  
Winter precaution...........................................................5-67  
BRAKING SYSTEM ..............................................5-37  
Power brakes ..................................................................5-37  
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-38  
Parking brake ..................................................................5-38  
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-41  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43  
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-47  
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)...................................5-48  
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)......................................5-49  
TRAILER TOWING.................................................5-69  
If you decide to pull a trailer?.....................................5-70  
Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-72  
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-73  
Maintenance when towing a trailer ..........................5-77  
VEHICLE WEIGHT.................................................5-78  
Overloading.......................................................................5-78  
Driving your vehicle  
WARNING  
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.  
Do not inhale engine exhaust.  
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause  
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.  
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, we recommend that the exhaust system be 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. Run the engine only  
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.  
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.  
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 control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.  
Keep the air intakes clear.  
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield  
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.  
If you must drive with the tailgate open:  
Close all windows.  
Open instrument panel air vents.  
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.  
5-2  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before entering the vehicle  
Before starting  
WARNING  
• Be sure all windows, outside mir- • Make sure the hood, the tailgate,  
ror(s), and outside lights are clean  
and unobstructed.  
and the doors are securely closed  
and locked.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-  
lowing precautions:  
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.  
• Adjust the position of the seat and  
steering wheel.  
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt.  
All passengers must be prop-  
erly belted whenever the vehi-  
cle is moving. For more infor-  
mation, refer to “Seat Belts” in  
chapter 2.  
• Visually check the tires for uneven  
wear and damage.  
• Adjust the inside and outside  
rearview mirrors.  
• Check under the vehicle for any  
sign of leaks.  
• Verify all the lights work.  
• Be sure there are no obstacles • Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all  
behind you if you intend to back up.  
passengers have fastened their  
seatbelts.  
• Always drive defensively.  
Assume other drivers or  
pedestrians may be careless  
and make mistakes.  
• Check the gauges and indicators in  
the instrument panel and the mes-  
sages on the instrument display  
when the ignition switch is in the  
ON position.  
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• Stay focused on the task of  
driving. Driver distraction can  
cause accidents.  
• Check that any items you are car-  
rying are stored properly or fas-  
tened down securely.  
• Leave plenty of space  
between you and the vehicle  
in front of you.  
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Driving your vehicle  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
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 driver who has been  
drinking or taking drugs.  
Choose a designated driver or  
call a taxi.  
NEVER drink or take drugs and  
drive.  
Drinking or taking drugs and  
driving is dangerous and may  
result in an accident and SERI-  
OUS INJURY or DEATH.  
Drunk driving is the number  
one contributor to the highway  
death toll each year. Even a  
small amount of alcohol will  
affect your reflexes, percep-  
tions and judgment. Just one  
drink can reduce your ability to  
respond to changing conditions  
and emergencies and your reac-  
tion time gets worse with each  
additional drink.  
Driving while under the influ-  
ence of drugs is as dangerous  
or more dangerous than driving  
under the influence of alcohol.  
(Continued)  
5-4  
IGNITION SWITCH  
Key ignition switch  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift lever  
is in 1st gear (for manual  
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for  
automatic transaxle vehicle)  
position, apply the parking  
brake, and turn ignition switch  
to the LOCK position.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-  
lowing precautions:  
• NEVER allow children or any  
person who is unfamiliar with  
the vehicle to touch the igni-  
tion switch or related parts.  
Unexpected and sudden vehi-  
cle movement can occur.  
Unexpected vehicle movement  
may occur if these precautions  
are not followed.  
• NEVER reach through the  
steering wheel for the ignition  
switch, or any other control,  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
The presence of your hand or  
arm in this area may cause a  
loss of vehicle control result-  
ing in an accident.  
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WARNING  
NEVER turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK or ACC position  
while the vehicle is in motion  
except in an emergency. This  
will result in the engine turning  
off and loss of power assist for  
the steering and brake systems.  
This may lead to loss of direc-  
tional control and braking func-  
tion, which could cause an acci-  
dent.  
(Continued)  
5-5  
Driving your vehicle  
Key ignition switch positions  
Switch  
Position  
Action  
Notes  
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key in The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-  
slightly at the ACC position and turn the key towards the LOCK posi- cle from theft. (if equipped)  
tion.  
LOCK  
ACC  
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
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 tension.  
This is the normal key position when the engine has started.  
All features and accessories are usable.  
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON  
position when the engine is not running to  
prevent the battery from discharging.  
ON  
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition switch  
from ACC to ON.  
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine will crack until you release the  
The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key. key.  
START  
5-6  
Starting the gasoline engine  
Vehicle with automatic transaxle:  
Starting the engine  
WARNING  
Vehicle with manual transaxle:  
1.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
1.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2.Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
• Always wear appropriate  
shoes when operating your  
vehicle.  
2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-  
tral.  
3.Depress the brake pedal.  
3.Depress the clutch and brake ped- 4.Turn the ignition switch to the  
Unsuitable shoes, such as  
high heels, ski boots, sandals,  
flip-flops, etc., may interfere  
with your ability to use the  
brake, accelerator and clutch  
pedals.  
als.  
START position. Hold the key  
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the  
engine starts and release it.  
4.Turn the ignition switch to the  
START position. Hold the key  
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the  
engine starts and release it.  
• Do not start the vehicle with the  
accelerator pedal depressed.  
The vehicle can move and lead  
to an accident.  
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• Wait until the engine rpm is  
normal. The vehicle may sud-  
denly move if the brake padel  
is released when the rpm is  
high.  
5-7  
Driving your vehicle  
Starting the diesel engine  
Vehicle with automatic transaxle:  
✽
NOTICE  
To start the diesel engine when the 1.Make sure the parking brake is  
•
Do not wait for the engine to warm  
up while the vehicle remains sta-  
tionary. Start driving at moderate  
engine speeds. (Steep accelerating  
and decelerating should be avoid-  
ed.)  
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-  
ed before starting the engine and  
then have to be warmed up before  
starting to drive.  
applied.  
2.Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
3.Depress the brake pedal.  
Vehicle with manual transaxle:  
4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
position to pre-heat the engine.  
The glow indicator light (  
illuminate.  
•
Always start the vehicle with your  
foot on the brake pedal. Do not  
1.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
) will  
depress  
the  
accelerator  
while  
2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-  
tral.  
starting the vehicle. Do not race  
the engine while warming it up.  
5.When the glow indicator light (  
)
3.Depress the clutch and brake ped-  
als.  
goes out, turn the key ignition  
switch to the START position. Hold  
the key (maximum of 10 seconds)  
until the engine starts and release  
it.  
4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
position to pre-heat the engine.  
The glow indicator light (  
illuminate.  
) will  
5.When the glow indicator light (  
)
goes out, turn the key ignition  
switch to the START position. Hold  
the key (maximum of 10 seconds)  
until the engine starts and release  
it.  
5-8  
Starting and stopping the engine  
for turbocharger intercooler  
✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
If the engine does not start within 10  
seconds after preheating is complet-  
ed, turn the ignition switch once  
more to the LOCK position and wait  
for 10 seconds. Then turn the igni-  
tion switch to the ON position in  
order to preheat the engine again.  
1.Do not race or accelerate the  
engine immediately after starting  
the engine.  
To prevent damage to the vehi-  
cle:  
• Do not hold the ignition key in  
the START position for more  
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10  
seconds before trying again.  
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-  
al seconds before sufficient lubri-  
cation is ensured in the turbo  
charger unit.  
• Do not turn the ignition switch  
to the START position with the  
engine running. It may dam-  
age the starter.  
2.After high speed or extended driv-  
ing that requires heavy engine  
load, idle the engine about 1  
minute before turning the engine  
off.  
• If traffic and road conditions  
permit, you may put the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) posi-  
tion while the vehicle is still  
moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position  
in an attempt to restart the  
engine.  
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This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting  
the engine off.  
• Do not push or tow your vehi-  
cle to start the engine.  
5-9  
Driving your vehicle  
Engine Start/Stop button  
WARNING  
WARNING  
To turn the engine off in an  
emergency:  
• NEVER press the Engine  
Start/Stop button while the  
vehicle is in motion except in  
an emergency. This will result  
in the engine turning off and  
loss of power assist for the  
steering and brake systems.  
This may lead to loss of direc-  
tional control and braking  
function, which could cause  
an accident.  
Press and hold the Engine  
Start/Stop button for more than  
two seconds OR Rapidly press  
and  
release  
the  
Engine  
Start/Stop button three times  
(within three seconds).  
If the vehicle is still moving, you  
can restart the engine without  
depressing the brake pedal by  
pressing the Engine Start/Stop  
button with the shift lever in the  
N (Neutral) position.  
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• Before leaving the driver’s  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position, set the parking  
brake, press the Engine  
Start/Stop button to the OFF  
position, and take the Smart  
Key with you. Unexpected  
vehicle movement may occur  
if these precautions are not  
followed.  
Whenever the front door is opened,  
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-  
minate and will go off 30 seconds  
after the door is closed.  
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Engine Stop/Start button positions  
- Vehicle with manual transaxle  
Button Position  
OFF  
Action  
Notes  
To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and If the steering wheel is not locked properly  
then press the Engine Start/Stop button.  
when you open the driver's door, the warning  
chime will sound.  
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-  
cle from theft.  
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ACC  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the • If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in  
button is in the OFF position without depress- the ACC position for more than one hour, the  
ing the clutch pedal.  
battery power will turn off automatically to  
prevent the battery from discharging.  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,  
the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while  
turning the steering wheel right and left to  
release tension.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Button Position  
ON  
Action  
Notes  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in  
in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-  
clutch pedal.  
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.  
The warning lights can be checked before  
the engine is started.  
START  
To start the engine, depress the clutch and If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-  
brake pedals and press the Engine out depressing the clutch pedal, the engine  
Start/Stop button with the shift lever in neu- does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-  
tral.  
ton changes as follows:  
OFF ACC ON OFF  
→
→
→
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Engine Stop/Start button positions  
- Vehicle with automatic transaxle  
Button Position  
OFF  
Action  
Notes  
To turn off the engine, press the Engine If the steering wheel is not locked properly  
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park). when you open the driver's door, the warning  
chime will sound.  
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the  
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the  
OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.  
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-  
cle from theft.  
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ACC  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the  
button is in the OFF position without depress- ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-  
ing the brake pedal.  
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent  
the battery from discharging.  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,  
the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while turn-  
ing the steering wheel right and left to release  
tension.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Button Position  
ON  
Action  
Notes  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in  
in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-  
brake pedal.  
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.  
The warning lights can be checked before  
the engine is started.  
START  
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-  
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with out depressing the brake pedal, the engine  
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-  
(Neutral) position.  
ton changes as follows:  
For your safety, start the engine with the shift OFF  
lever in the P (Park) position.  
→
ACC  
→
ON  
→
OFF  
5-14  
Starting the gasoline engine  
Starting the engine  
WARNING  
✽
NOTICE  
Vehicle with manual transaxle:  
•
The engine will start by pressing  
the Engine Start/Stop button, only  
when the smart key is in the vehi-  
cle.  
Even if the smart key is in the  
vehicle, if it is far away from the  
driver, the engine may not start.  
When the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton is in the ACC or ON position,  
if any door is open, the system  
checks for the smart key. If the  
smart key is not in the vehicle, the  
1.Always carry the smart key with  
you.  
• Always wear appropriate  
shoes when operating your  
vehicle.  
2.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
•
•
3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-  
tral.  
Unsuitable shoes, such as  
high heels, ski boots, sandals,  
flip-flops, etc., may interfere  
with your ability to use the  
brake, accelerator and clutch  
pedals.  
4.Depress the clutch and brake  
pedal.  
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
"
" indicator and “KEY OUT”  
• Do not start the vehicle with  
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indicator will blink, and if all  
doors are closed, the chime will  
also sound for about  
The indicator will turn off while  
the vehicle is moving. Keep the  
smart key in the vehicle when  
using the ACC position or if the  
vehicle engine is ON.  
the  
accelerator  
pedal  
depressed. The vehicle can  
move and lead to an accident.  
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seconds.  
• Wait until the engine rpm is  
normal. The vehicle may sud-  
denly move if the brake padel  
is released when the rpm is  
high.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Vehicle with automatic transaxle:  
Starting the diesel engine  
Vehicle with automatic transaxle:  
1.Always carry the smart key with To start the diesel engine when the 1.Always carry the smart key with  
you.  
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-  
ed before starting the engine and  
then have to be warmed up before  
starting to drive.  
you.  
2.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
3.Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
3.Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
Vehicle with manual transaxle:  
1.Always carry the smart key with  
you.  
4.Depress the brake pedal.  
4.Depress the brake pedal.  
5 Press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
2.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
6.Continue depressing the brake  
pedal until the glow indicator light  
3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-  
tral.  
✽
NOTICE  
(
) goes out.  
•
Do not wait for the engine to warm  
up while the vehicle remains sta-  
tionary. Start driving at moderate  
engine speeds. (Steep accelerating  
and decelerating should be avoid-  
ed.)  
4.Depress the clutch and brake  
pedal.  
7.When the glow indicator light (  
goes out, the engine will start.  
)
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
✽
NOTICE  
6.Continue depressing the brake  
pedal until the glow indicator light  
If the Engine Start/Stop button is  
pressed while the engine is pre-heat-  
ing, the engine may start.  
•
Always start the vehicle with your  
foot on the brake pedal. Do not  
(
) goes out.  
depress  
the  
accelerator  
while  
7.When the glow indicator light (  
goes out, the engine will start.  
)
starting the vehicle. Do not race  
the engine while warming it up.  
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Starting and stopping the engine  
for turbocharger intercooler  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
1.Do not race or accelerate the  
engine immediately after starting  
the engine.  
To prevent damage to the vehi-  
cle:  
To prevent damage to the vehi-  
cle:  
• If the engine stalls while you  
are in motion, do not attempt  
to move the shift lever to the P  
(Park) position.  
Do not press the Engine  
Start/Stop button for more than  
10 seconds except when the  
stop lamp fuse is blown.  
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-  
al seconds before sufficient lubri-  
cation is ensured in the turbo  
charger unit.  
If traffic and road conditions  
permit, you may put the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) posi-  
tion while the vehicle is still  
moving and press the Engine  
Start/Stop button in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
When the stop lamp fuse is  
blown, you can't start the  
engine normally. Replace the  
fuse with a new one. If you are  
not able to replace the fuse, you  
can start the engine by pressing  
2.After high speed or extended driv-  
ing that requires heavy engine  
load, idle the engine about 1  
minute before turning the engine  
off. This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting  
the engine off.  
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and  
holding  
the  
Engine  
Start/Stop button for 10 sec-  
onds with the Engine Start/Stop  
button in the ACC position.  
• Do not push or tow your vehi-  
cle to start the engine.  
For your safety always depress  
the brake and/or clutch pedal  
before starting the engine.  
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Driving your vehicle  
OLMB053008  
✽
NOTICE  
If the smart key battery is weak or  
the smart key does not work cor-  
rectly, you can start the engine by  
pressing the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton with the smart key in the direc-  
tion of the picture above.  
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE  
To shift to R (Reverse), make sure  
the vehicle has completely stopped,  
and then move the shift lever to neu-  
tral before moving into R (Reverse).  
Manual transaxle operation  
The manual transaxle has 6 forward  
gears. The transaxle is fully synchro-  
nized in all forward gears so shifting  
to either a higher or a lower gear is  
easily accomplished.  
When you've come to a complete  
stop and it's hard to shift into 1st gear  
or R (Reverse):  
WARNING  
1.Put the shift lever in neutral and  
release the clutch pedal.  
• Before leaving the driver’s  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in 1st gear when  
the vehicle is parked on a  
uphill and in R (Reverse) on a  
downhill, set the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion. Unexpected vehicle  
movement may occur if these  
precautions are not followed.  
2.Depress the clutch pedal, and then  
shift into first or R (Reverse) gear.  
The shift lever can be moved without  
pulling up the ring (1).  
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✽
NOTICE  
The ring (1) must be pulled up while  
moving the shift lever.  
OLMB053009  
During cold weather, shifting may  
be difficult until the transaxle lubri-  
cant has warmed up.  
• Do not use the engine brake  
(shifting from a high gear to  
lower gear) rapidly on slip-  
pery roads. The vehicle may  
slip causing an accident.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Using the clutch  
(Continued)  
CAUTION  
The clutch pedal should be  
depressed all the way to the floor  
before:  
• To prevent possible damage  
to the clutch system, do not  
start with the 2nd (second)  
gear engaged except when  
you start on a slippery road.  
To prevent damage to the  
engine:  
- Starting the engine  
• When downshifting from 5th  
gear to 4th gear, be careful not  
to inadvertently push the shift  
lever sideways engaging the  
2nd gear. A drastic downshift  
may cause the engine speed  
to increase to the point the  
tachometer will enter the red-  
zone.  
The engine will not start without  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
- Shifting  
Downshifting  
When releasing the clutch pedal,  
release it slowly. The clutch pedal  
should always be released while  
driving.  
Downshift when you must slow down  
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill  
to prevent engine load.  
Also, downshifting reduces the  
chance of stalling and can accelerate  
when you need to increase your  
speed again.  
• 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,  
clutch and the transaxle.  
CAUTION  
To prevent unnecessary wear or  
damage to the clutch:  
When the vehicle is going downhill,  
downshifting helps maintain safe  
speed by providing brake power from  
the engine and enables less wear on  
the brakes.  
• Do not rest your foot on the  
clutch pedal while driving.  
• Do not hold the vehicle with  
the clutch on an incline, while  
waiting for the traffic light, etc.  
• Always depress the clutch  
pedal down fully to prevent  
noise or damage.  
(Continued)  
5-20  
• 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  
may cause loss of vehicle control  
resulting in an accident.  
Good driving practices  
(Continued)  
• Never take the vehicle out of gear  
and coast down a hill. This is  
extremely dangerous.  
• The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control  
of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can  
cause the brakes and related parts  
to overheat and malfunction.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
When you are driving down a long  
hill, slow down and shift to a lower  
gear. Engine braking will help slow  
down the vehicle.  
WARNING  
• In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
• Slow down before shifting to a  
lower gear. This will help avoid  
over-revving the engine, which can  
cause damage.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
5
• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.  
In a collision, an unbelted  
occupant is significantly more  
likely to be seriously injured  
or killed than a properly belt-  
ed occupant.  
• Slow down when you encounter  
cross winds. This gives you much  
better control of your vehicle.  
• HYUNDAI recommends you  
follow all posted speed limits.  
• Be sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before you shift into R  
(Reverse) to prevent damage to  
the transaxle.  
• Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
(Continued)  
5-21  
Driving your vehicle  
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE  
■ Left-hand drive  
■ Right-hand drive  
Depress the brake pedal, then move shift lever.  
Press the shift button, then move shift lever.  
Move shift lever.  
OLMB053011/OLMB053011R  
Automatic transaxle operation  
The automatic transaxle has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.  
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.  
5-22  
The indicator in the instrument clus-  
ter displays the shift lever position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death:  
• Shifting into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion may  
cause you to lose control of  
the vehicle.  
• ALWAYS check the surround-  
ing areas near your vehicle for  
people, especially children,  
before shifting a vehicle into  
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).  
P (Park)  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into P (Park).  
• After the vehicle has stopped,  
always make sure the shift  
lever is in P (Park), apply the  
parking brake, and turn the  
engine off.  
To shift from P (Park), you must  
depress firmly on the brake pedal  
and make sure your foot is off the  
accelerator pedal.  
• Before leaving the driver’s  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position, then set the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur  
if these precautions are not  
followed.  
• Do not use the P (Park) posi-  
tion in place of the parking  
brake.  
If you have done all of the above and  
still cannot shift the lever out of P  
(Park), see “Shift-Lock Release” on  
page 5-26.  
5
The shift lever must be in P (Park)  
before turning the engine off.  
• Do not use the engine brake  
(shifting from a high gear to  
lower gear) rapidly on slip-  
pery roads. The vehicle may  
slip causing an accident.  
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Driving your vehicle  
R (Reverse)  
N (Neutral)  
D (Drive)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not This is the normal driving position.  
backward.  
engaged.  
The transaxle will automatically shift  
through a 6-gear sequence, provid-  
ing the best fuel economy and  
power.  
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart  
a stalled engine, or if it is necessary  
to stop with the engine ON. Shift into  
CAUTION  
Always come to a complete  
stop before shifting into or out  
of R (Reverse); you may dam-  
age the transaxle if you shift  
into R (Reverse) while the vehi-  
cle is in motion.  
P (Park) if you need to leave your For extra power when passing anoth-  
vehicle for any reason.  
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress  
the accelerator fully. The transaxle  
will automatically downshift to the  
next lower gear (or gears, as appro-  
priate).  
Always depress the brake pedal  
when you are shifting from N  
(Neutral) to another gear.  
WARNING  
• Do not shift into gear unless  
your foot is firmly on the  
brake pedal. Shifting into gear  
when the engine is running at  
high speed can cause the  
vehicle to move very rapidly.  
You could lose control of the  
vehicle.  
• Do not drive with the shift  
lever in  
N
(Neutral). The  
engine brake will not work  
and lead to an accident.  
5-24  
In Sports Mode, moving the shift  
lever backwards and forwards will  
allow you to select the desired range  
of gears for the current driving condi-  
tions.  
Sports mode  
✽
NOTICE  
•
Only the six forward gears can be  
selected. To reverse or park the  
vehicle, move the shift lever to the  
R (Reverse) or P (Park) position as  
required.  
Downshifts are made automatical-  
ly when the vehicle slows down.  
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is  
automatically selected.  
■ Left-hand drive  
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once  
to shift up one gear.  
•
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards  
once to shift down one  
gear.  
Sports  
mode  
•
•
When the engine rpm approaches  
the red zone the transaxle will  
upshift automatically.  
OLMB053013  
■ Right-hand drive  
If the driver presses the lever to +  
5
(Up) or  
transaxle  
-
(Down) position, the  
may not make the  
requested gear change if the next  
gear is outside of the allowable  
engine rpm range. The driver  
must execute upshifts in accor-  
dance with road conditions, taking  
care to keep the engine rpms  
below the red zone.  
Sports  
mode  
OLMB053013R  
•
When driving on a slippery road,  
push the shift lever forward into  
Whether the vehicle is stationary or  
in motion, sports mode is selected by  
pushing the shift lever from the D  
(Drive) position into the manual gate.  
To return to D (Drive) range opera-  
tion, push the shift lever back into the  
main gate.  
the  
+
(Up) position. This causes  
the transaxle to shift into the 2nd  
gear which is better for smooth  
driving on a slippery road. Push  
the shift lever to the - (Down) side  
to shift back to the 1st gear.  
5-25  
Driving your vehicle  
Shift-lock system  
Shift-lock release  
For your safety, the automatic  
transaxle has a shift-lock system  
which prevents shifting the transaxle  
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R  
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is  
depressed.  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type A  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type A  
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or  
N (Neutral) into R (Reverse):  
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2.Start the engine or place the igni-  
tion switch in the ON position.  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type B  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type B  
3.Move the shift lever.  
OLMB053012/OLMB053053/OLMB53012R/OLMB053057R  
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position  
into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue  
depressing the brake, and then do the following:  
5-26  
■ Type A  
■
Type B  
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)  
1.Place the ignition switch in the 1.Place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position.  
LOCK/OFF position.  
The ignition key cannot be removed  
unless the shift lever is in the P  
(Park) position.  
2.Apply the parking brake.  
3.Push the shift-lock release button.  
2.Apply the parking brake.  
3.Carefully remove the cap (1) cover-  
ing the shift-lock access hole.  
4.Move the shift lever while pushing  
the shift-lock release button.  
4.Insert a screwdriver into the  
access hole and press down on  
the screwdriver.  
5.Stop pushing the shift-lock release  
button.  
5.Move the shift lever while holding  
down the screwdriver.  
6.Depress the brake pedal, and then  
restart the engine.  
6.Remove the screwdriver from the  
shift-lock access hole then install  
the cap.  
5
If you need to use the shift-lock  
release, we recommend that the sys-  
tem be inspected by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer immediately.  
7.Depress the brake pedal, and then  
restart the engine.  
If you need to use the shift-lock  
release, we recommend that the sys-  
tem be inspected by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer immediately.  
5-27  
Driving your vehicle  
• Always apply the parking brake  
when leaving the vehicle. Do not  
depend on placing the transmis-  
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle  
from moving.  
Parking  
Good driving practices  
Always come to a complete stop and • Never move the shift lever from P  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)  
position, apply the parking brake,  
and place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key  
with you when exiting the vehicle.  
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other  
position with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
• 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  
may cause loss of vehicle control  
resulting in an accident  
• 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).  
WARNING  
When you stay in the vehicle  
with the engine running, be  
careful not to depress the accel-  
erator pedal for a long period of  
time. The engine or exhaust  
system may overheat and start  
a fire.  
• Do not move the shift lever to N  
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so  
may result in an accident because  
of a loss of engine braking and the  
transaxle could be damaged.  
• Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator.  
• Do not drive with your foot resting  
on the brake pedal. Even light, but  
consistent pedal pressure can  
result in the brakes overheating,  
brake wear and possibly even  
brake failure.  
The exhaust gas and the  
exhaust system are very hot.  
Keep away from the exhaust  
system components.  
Do not stop or park over flam-  
mable materials, such as dry  
grass, paper or leaves. They  
may ignite and cause a fire.  
• When driving in sports mode, slow  
down before shifting to a lower  
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear  
may not be engaged if the engine  
rpms are outside of the allowable  
range.  
5-28  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
• In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.  
In a collision, an unbelted  
occupant is significantly more  
likely to be seriously injured  
or killed than a properly belt-  
ed occupant.  
• HYUNDAI recommends you  
follow all posted speed limits.  
• Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
5
• The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control  
of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
(Continued)  
5-29  
Driving your vehicle  
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)  
The Four Wheel Drive (4WD)  
✽
NOTICE  
WARNING  
System delivers engine power to all  
front and rear wheels for maximum  
traction. 4WD is useful when extra  
traction is required on roads such  
slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-cov-  
ered roads.  
•
Do not drive in water if the level is  
higher than the bottom of the vehi-  
cle.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
•
•
Check your brake condition once  
you are out of mud or water.  
Depress the brake pedal several  
times as you move slowly until you  
feel normal braking return.  
Shorten your scheduled mainte-  
nance interval if you drive in off-  
road conditions such as sand, mud  
or water (see “Maintenance Under  
Severe Usage Conditions” in chap-  
ter 7).  
• Do not drive in conditions that  
exceed the vehicles intended  
design such as challenging  
off-road conditions.  
Occasional off-road use such as  
established unpaved roads and trails  
are OK. It is always important that  
the driver carefully reduces the  
speed to a level that does not exceed  
the safe operating speed for those  
conditions.  
• Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
•
•
•
Always wash your vehicle thor-  
oughly after off road use, especial-  
ly the bottom of the vehicle.  
Be sure to equip the vehicle with  
four tires of the same size and  
type.  
Make sure that a full time 4WD  
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow  
truck.  
• The risk of a rollover is great-  
ly increased if you lose con-  
trol of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
• In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
5-30  
4WD operation  
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection  
Transfer mode  
Selection button  
Indicator light  
Description  
In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal operating conditions,  
the vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the  
system determines there is a need for four wheel drive, the  
engine’s driving power is distributed to all four wheels automat-  
ically.  
4WD AUTO  
(4WD LOCK is  
deactivated)  
(not illuminated)  
Use this mode when driving on normal roads.  
5
In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is deactivated when vehi-  
cle speed is over 30 km/h (19mph) and the mode is shifted to  
4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed slows down to 30 km/h  
(19mph), the mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.  
4WD LOCK  
Use this mode when driving up or down sharp inclines, driving  
off-road, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc. to maximize  
traction  
(illuminated)  
WARNING  
If 4WD warning light (  
4WD system. When the 4WD warning light (  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the  
) illuminates we recommend that the vehicle be checked by  
5-31  
Driving your vehicle  
Driving on snow-covered or icy  
roads  
For safe 4WD operation  
CAUTION  
Before driving  
• Start off slowly by applying the  
accelerator pedal gently.  
• Make sure all passengers are  
wearing seat belts.  
When driving on normal roads,  
deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode  
by pushing the 4WD LOCK but-  
ton (4WD LOCK indicator light  
goes off). Driving on normal  
roads with the 4WD LOCK  
mode, especially, when corner-  
ing may cause mechanical  
noise or vibration. The noise  
and vibration will disappear  
when the 4WD LOCK mode is  
deactivated. Prolong driving  
with the noise and vibration  
may damage some parts of the  
power train.  
• Use snow tires or tire chains.  
• Sit upright and closer to the steer-  
ing wheel than usual. Adjust the  
steering wheel to a position com-  
fortable for you to drive.  
• Keep sufficient distance between  
your vehicle and the vehicle in front  
of you.  
• Use engine braking during deceler-  
ation.  
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,  
sudden brake applications, and  
sharp turns to prevent skids.  
✽
NOTICE  
When the 4WD LOCK mode is  
deactivated, a sensation may be felt  
as the driving power is delivered  
entirely to the front wheels.  
5-32  
Driving in sand or mud  
WARNING  
• Maintain slow and constant speed.  
• Use tire chains driving in mud if  
necessary.  
Exercise extreme caution driv-  
ing up or down steep hills. The  
vehicle may flip depending on  
• Keep sufficient distance between  
your vehicle and the vehicle in front  
of you.  
the  
water/mud conditions.  
grade,  
terrain  
and  
• Reduce vehicle speed and always  
check the road condition.  
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,  
sudden brake applications, and  
sharp turns to prevent getting  
stuck.  
OLMB053017  
Driving up or down hills  
• Driving uphill  
5
- Before starting off, check if it is  
possible to drive uphill.  
CAUTION  
- Drive as straight as possible.  
• Driving downhill  
When the vehicle is stuck in  
snow, sand or mud, place a non-  
slip material under the drive  
wheels to provide traction OR  
Slowly spin the wheels in for-  
ward and reverse directions  
which causes a rocking motion  
that may free the vehicle.  
However, avoid running the  
engine continuously at high  
rpm, doing so may damage the  
4WD system.  
- Do not change gear while driving  
downhill. Select gear before driv-  
ing downhill.  
- Driveas slowly using engine brak-  
ing while driving downhill.  
- Drive straight as possible.  
5-33  
Driving your vehicle  
Driving through water  
Additional driving conditions  
• Try to avoid driving in deep stand- • Become familiar with the off-road  
ing water. It may stall your engine  
and clog your exhaust pipes.  
conditions before driving.  
• Always pay attention when driving  
off-road and avoid dangerous  
areas.  
• If you need to drive in water, stop  
your vehicle, set the vehicle in  
4WD LOCK mode and drive under  
8 km/h (5mph).  
• Drive slowly when driving in heavy  
wind.  
• Do not change gear while driving in  
water.  
• Reduce vehicle speed when cor-  
nering. The center of gravity of  
4WD vehicles is higher than con-  
ventional 2WD vehicles, making  
them more likely to roll over when  
you rapidly turn corners.  
OLMB053018  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Always drive slowly in water. If  
you drive too fast, water may  
get into the engine compart-  
ment and wet the ignition sys-  
tem causing your vehicle to  
suddenly stop.  
Do not drive across the contour  
of steep hills. A slight change in  
the wheel angle can destabilize  
the vehicle, or a stable vehicle  
may lose stability if the vehicle  
stops its forward motion. Your  
vehicle may roll over and lead to  
a serious injury or death.  
5-34  
Towing  
Emergency precautions  
Tires  
4WD vehicles must be towed with a  
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-  
ment with all the wheels off the  
ground. For more information, refer  
to “Towing” in chapter 6.  
Do not use tire and wheel with differ-  
ent size and type from the one origi-  
nally installed on your vehicle. It can  
affect the safety and performance of  
your vehicle, which could lead to  
steering failure or rollover causing  
serious injury.  
Dynamometer testing  
A full-time 4WD vehicle must be test-  
ed on a special four wheel chassis  
dynamometer.  
When replacing the tires, be sure to  
equip all four tires with the tire and  
wheel of the same size, type, tread,  
brand and load-carrying capacity. If  
you equip your vehicle with any  
tire/wheel combination not recom-  
mended by HYUNDAI for off-road  
driving, you should not use these  
tires for highway driving.  
OLMB053019  
• Always hold the steering wheel  
firmly when you are driving off-  
road.  
5
WARNING  
Do not grab the inside of the  
steering wheel when you are  
driving off-road. You may hurt  
your arm by a sudden steering  
maneuver or from steering  
wheel rebound due to an impact  
with objects on the ground. You  
could lose control of the steer-  
ing wheel that may lead to seri-  
ous injury or death.  
WARNING  
Never start or run the engine  
while a full-time 4WD vehicle is  
raised on a jack.The vehicle can  
slip or roll off of a jack causing  
serious injury or death to you or  
those nearby.  
5-35  
Driving your vehicle  
CAUTION  
• Never engage the parking  
brake while performing the  
test.  
• When the vehicle is lifted up,  
do not operate the front and  
rear wheel separately. All four  
wheels should be operated.  
Temporary Free Roller  
Roll Tester (Speedometer)  
OLMB053020  
WARNING  
A full-time 4WD vehicle should not  
be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a  
2WD roll tester must be used, per-  
form the following procedure:  
Keep away from the front of the  
vehicle while the vehicle is in  
gear on the dynamometer. The  
vehicle can jump forward and  
cause serious injury or death.  
1.Check the tire pressures recom-  
mended for your vehicle.  
2.Place the front wheels on the roll  
tester for a speedometer test as  
shown in the illustration.  
3.Release the parking brake.  
4.Place the rear wheels on the tem-  
porary free roller as shown in the  
illustration.  
5-36  
BRAKING SYSTEM  
Power brakes  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
Your vehicle has power-assisted  
brakes that adjust automatically  
through normal usage.  
• Wet brakes may impair the  
vehicle’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 fash-  
ion after driving through deep  
water. To dry the brakes, light-  
ly tap the brake pedal to heat  
up the brakes while maintain-  
ing a safe forward speed until  
brake performance returns to  
normal. Avoid driving at high  
speeds until the brakes func-  
tion correctly.  
Take the following precautions:  
• Do not drive with your foot  
resting on the brake pedal.  
This will create abnormal high  
brake temperatures, exces-  
sive brake lining 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 tempo-  
rary loss of braking perform-  
ance.  
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.  
5
Pump the brake pedal only when  
necessary to maintain steering con-  
trol on slippery surfaces.  
(Continued)  
5-37  
Driving your vehicle  
Disc brakes wear indicator  
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.  
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.  
OLMB053022  
■ Hand type  
OLMB053021  
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
Always set the parking brake before  
leaving the vehicle, to apply:  
Pull up the parking brake lever as far  
as possible.  
CAUTION  
■ Foot type  
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
To avoid costly brake repairs,  
do not continue to drive with  
worn brake pads.  
WARNING  
Depress the parking brake pedal  
down as far as possible.  
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  
damage the brake system and  
lead to an accident.  
✽
NOTICE  
Always replace brake pads as com-  
plete front or rear axle sets.  
5-38  
WARNING  
• Whenever leaving the vehicle  
or parking, always come to a  
complete stop and continue  
to depress the brake pedal.  
Move the shift lever into the  
1st gear (for manual transaxle  
vehicle) or P (Park, for auto-  
matic transaxle vehicle) posi-  
tion, then apply the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion.  
OLMB053023  
OLMB053024  
To release:  
■ Hand type  
■ Foot type  
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
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Vehicles with the parking  
brake not fully engaged are at  
risk for moving inadvertently  
and causing injury to yourself  
or others.  
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
Slightly pull up the parking brake  
lever.  
Depress the parking brake pedal  
down and it will release automatical- While pressing the release button  
ly.  
(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  
unintentionally, 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.  
(Continued)  
5-39  
Driving your vehicle  
Check the Parking If the Parking Brake Warning Light  
Brake Warning Light remains on after the parking brake is  
by 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  
(Continued)  
• Only release the parking  
brake when you are seated  
inside the vehicle with your  
foot firmly on the brake pedal.  
engine).  
necessary.  
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  
CAUTION  
tion.  
operating the vehicle and only con-  
tinue to drive the vehicle until you  
can reach a safe location.  
• Do not apply the accelerator  
pedal while the parking brake  
is engaged. If you depress the  
accelerator pedal with the  
parking brake engaged, warn-  
ing will sound. Damage to the  
parking brake may occur.  
Before driving, be sure the parking  
brake is released and the Brake  
Warning Light is OFF.  
• 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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Using ABS  
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  
(if equipped )  
(Continued)  
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  
conditions:  
WARNING  
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-  
ered roads.  
An Anti-Lock Braking System  
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability  
Control (ESC) system will not  
prevent accidents due to  
improper or dangerous driving  
maneuvers. Even though vehi-  
cle control is improved during  
emergency braking, always  
• 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 safety features of an ABS  
or ESC equipped vehicle should  
not be tested by high speed  
driving or cornering. This could  
endanger the safety of yourself  
or others.  
maintain  
a
safe distance  
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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 or ESC may  
be longer than for those without  
these systems in the following  
road conditions.  
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.  
(Continued)  
5-41  
Driving your vehicle  
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.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
When you drive on a road having  
poor traction, such as an icy  
road, and apply your brakes con-  
tinuously, the ABS will be active  
continuously and the ABS warn-  
If the ABS warning light (  
) is  
on and stays on, you may have  
a problem with the ABS. Your  
power brakes will work normal-  
ly. To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death, we recommend  
that you contact your HYUNDAI  
dealer as soon as possible.  
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.  
ing light (  
) 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  
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 prob-  
lem with your ABS. We recommend  
that you contact an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
ABS  
system  
is  
normal.  
Otherwise, you may have a prob-  
lem with your ABS system. We  
recommend that you contact an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as  
soon as possible.  
✽
NOTICE  
When you jump start your vehicle  
because of  
ABS warning light (  
a
drained battery, the  
) may turn  
on at the same time. This happens  
because of the low battery voltage. It  
does not mean your ABS is malfunc-  
tioning. Have the battery recharged  
before driving the vehicle.  
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (if equipped)  
WARNING  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type A  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type A  
Never drive too fast for the road  
conditions or too quickly when  
cornering. The ESC system will  
not prevent accidents.  
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt  
maneuvers, and hydroplaning  
on wet surfaces can result in  
severe accidents.  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type B  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type B  
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OLMB053027/OLMB053028/OLMB053028R/OLMB053029R  
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system helps to stabilize the vehicle  
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and  
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies braking pressure to any  
one of the vehicle’s brakes and intervenes in the engine management sys-  
tem to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path. It is  
not a substitute for safe driving practices. Always adjust your speed and  
driving to the road conditions.  
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Driving your vehicle  
When operating  
• When moving out of the mud or  
driving on a slippery road, the  
engine rpm (revolutions per  
minute) may not increase even if  
you press the accelerator pedal  
deeply. This is to maintain the sta-  
bility and traction of the vehicle and  
does not indicate a problem.  
ESC operation  
When the ESC is in opera-  
tion, the ESC indicator light  
blinks:  
ESC ON condition  
When the ignition switch is in the ON  
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF  
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-  
mately three seconds and goes off,  
then the ESC is turned on.  
• 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 ESC is  
active.  
If this light stays on, your vehicle may  
have a malfunction with the ESC sys-  
tem. We recommend that the vehicle  
be checked by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
• When the ESC activates, the  
engine may not respond to the  
accelerator as it does under rou-  
tine conditions.  
• If the Cruise Control was in use  
when the ESC activates, the cruise  
control automatically disengages.  
The Cruise Control can be reen-  
gaged when the road conditions  
allow. See “Cruise Control System”  
later in this chapter.  
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ESC OFF condition  
If the ignition switch is placed to the  
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,  
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the  
engine, the ESC will automatically  
turn on again.  
Indicator lights  
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)  
To cancel ESC operation :  
• State 1  
Press the ESC OFF button shortly  
(ESC OFF indicator light illumi-  
nates). At this state, the engine con-  
trol function does not operate. In  
other words, the traction control  
function does not operate but only  
the brake control function operates.  
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)  
When the ignition switch is placed to  
the ON position, the ESC indicator  
light illuminates, then goes off if the  
ESC system is operating normally.  
• State 2  
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Press the ESC OFF button for more  
than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator  
light illuminates and ESC OFF warn-  
ing chime will sound. At this state,  
the engine control function and brake  
control function does not operate. In  
other words, the vehicle stability con-  
trol function does not operate any  
more.  
The ESC indicator light blinks when-  
ever the ESC is operating.  
If ESC indicator light stays on, your  
vehicle may have a malfunction with  
the ESC system. When this warning  
light illuminates we recommend that  
the vehicle be checked by an author-  
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as  
possible.  
The ESC OFF indicator light comes  
on when the ESC is turned off with  
the button.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ESC OFF usage  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
When Driving  
The ESC OFF mode should only be  
used briefly to help free the vehicle if  
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily  
stopping operation of the ESC to  
maintain wheel torque.  
When the ESC is blinking, this  
indicates the ESC is active:  
To prevent damage to the  
transaxle:  
Drive slowly and NEVER  
attempt to accelerate. NEVER  
press the ESC OFF button while  
the ESC indicator light is blink-  
ing or you may lose control of  
the vehicle resulting in an acci-  
dent.  
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one  
axle to spin excessively while  
the ESC, ABS, and brake  
warning lights are displayed.  
The repairs would not be cov-  
ered by the vehicle warranty.  
Reduce engine power and do  
not spin the wheel(s) exces-  
sively while these lights are  
displayed.  
To turn ESC off while driving, press  
the ESC OFF button while driving on  
a flat road surface.  
CAUTION  
• When operating the vehicle  
on a dynamometer, ensure the  
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF  
light illuminated).  
Driving with varying tire or  
wheel sizes may cause the ESC  
system to malfunction. When  
replacing tires, make sure they  
are the same size as your origi-  
nal tires for this vehicle.  
✽
NOTICE  
Turning the ESC OFF does not  
affect ABS or standard brake sys-  
tem operation.  
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VSM operation  
Vehicle Stability Management  
(if equipped)  
✽
NOTICE  
The VSM does not operate when:  
Driving on bank road such as gra-  
dient or incline  
Driving rearward.  
ESC OFF indicator light is on.  
EPS (Electric Power Steering)  
VSM ON condition  
The VSM operates when:  
•
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable  
when accelerating or braking sud-  
denly on wet, slippery and rough  
roads where traction over the four  
tires can suddenly become uneven.  
• The Electronic Stability Control  
(ESC) is on.  
•
•
•
• Vehicle speed is approximately  
above 15 km/h (9mph) on curve  
roads.  
warning light (  
) is on.  
• Vehicle speed is approximately  
above 20 km/h (12mph) when the  
vehicle is braking on rough roads.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when using the Vehicle Stability  
Management (VSM):  
When operating  
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When you apply your brakes under  
conditions which may activate the  
ESC, you may hear sounds from the  
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-  
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-  
mal and it means your VSM is active.  
• ALWAYS check the speed and  
the distance to the vehicle  
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-  
stitute for safe driving prac-  
tices.  
• Never drive too fast for the  
road conditions.The VSM sys-  
tem will not prevent acci-  
dents. Excessive speed in bad  
weather, slippery and uneven  
roads can result in severe  
accidents.  
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Driving your vehicle  
VSM OFF condition  
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  
(if equipped)  
CAUTION  
To cancel VSM operation, press the  
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator  
light ( ) will illuminate.  
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  
prevents the vehicle from rolling  
backwards when starting a vehicle  
from a stop on a hill. The system  
operates the brakes automatically for  
approximately 2 seconds and releas-  
es the brake when the accelerator  
pedal is depressed or after 2 sec-  
onds.  
Driving with varying tire or  
wheel sizes may cause the ESC  
system to malfunction. When  
replacing tires, make sure they  
are the same size as your origi-  
nal tires for this vehicle.  
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF  
button again. The ESC OFF indicator  
light will go out.  
WARNING  
If ESC indicator light ( ) or  
EPS warning light (  
) stays  
WARNING  
on, your vehicle may have a  
malfunction with the VSM sys-  
tem.When the warning light illu-  
minates we recommend that the  
vehicle be checked by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as  
soon as possible.  
Always be ready to depress the  
accelerator pedal when starting  
off on a incline. The HAC acti-  
vates only for approximately 2  
seconds.  
✽
NOTICE  
•
The HAC does not operate when  
the shift lever is in P (Park) or N  
(Neutral)  
•
The HAC activates even though  
the  
ESC  
(Electronic  
Stability  
Control) is off but does not acti-  
vate when the ESC has malfunc-  
tioned.  
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC) (if equipped)  
WARNING  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type A  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type A  
Always turn off the DBC on nor-  
mal roads. The DBC might acti-  
vate inadvertently from the  
standby mode when driving  
through speed bumps or mak-  
ing sharp curves.  
✽
NOTICE  
■ Left-hand drive  
- Type B  
■ Right-hand drive  
- Type B  
•
•
•
The DBC defaults to the OFF posi-  
tion whenever the ignition switch  
is placed in the ON position.  
Noise or vibration may occur from  
the brakes when the DBC is acti-  
vated.  
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The rear stop light comes on when  
DBC is activated.  
OLMB053030/OLMB053031/OLMB053031R/OLMB053032R  
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) supports the driver come down a steep  
hill without depressing the brake pedal. It slows down the vehicle under 8  
km/h (5mph) (for automatic transaxle vehicles) or 8 km/h (5 mph) (for man-  
ual transaxle vehicles) and lets the driver concentrate on steering the vehi-  
cle.  
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Driving your vehicle  
DBC operation  
WARNING  
Mode  
Indicator light  
Description  
If the DBC red indicator light  
illuminates, the system may  
have overheated or have mal-  
functioned. When the warning  
light illuminates even though  
the DBC system has cooled off,  
we recommend that the vehicle  
be checked by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under  
40km/h (25mph). The DBC system will turn ON and  
enter the standby mode.  
Standby  
The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over  
40km/h (25mph).  
illuminated  
In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 35km/h  
(22mph) while driving down a steep hill, the DBC will  
activate automatically.  
Activated  
blinks  
In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-  
vate under the following conditions:  
✽
NOTICE  
The DBC may not deactivate on  
steep inclines even though the  
Temporarily  
deactivated  
•
• The hill is not steep enough.  
•
The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.  
illuminated  
brake  
depressed.  
or  
accelerator  
pedal  
is  
If the above conditions are gone, the DBC will automat-  
ically activate again.  
•
Do not turn on the DBC when  
driving with shift lever in 3rd gear  
(and above) for vehicles with man-  
ual transaxle. The engine may stop  
if the DBC system is activated.  
The DBC does not operate when:  
- The shift lever is in P (Park).  
- The ESC is activated.  
The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:  
• The DBC button is pressed again.  
OFF  
not  
illuminated  
• Vehicle speed is over 60km/h (38mph).  
•
5-50  
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)  
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.  
or  
P
(Park, for automatic  
transaxle vehicle) position, then  
apply the parking brake, and  
place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position.  
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Vehicles with the parking brake  
not fully engaged are at risk for  
moving inadvertently and caus-  
ing injury to yourself or others.  
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.  
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Driving your vehicle  
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM  
The Rear View Camera will activate  
when the engine is running and the  
shift lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-  
tion.  
Rear view camera  
(if equipped)  
WARNING  
■ Type A  
• ALWAYS look around your  
vehicle to make sure there are  
no objects or obstacles  
before moving the vehicle in  
any direction to prevent a col-  
lision.  
This is a supplemental system that  
shows behind the vehicle through  
the rearview mirror or navigation dis-  
play while backing-up.  
• Always pay close attention  
when the vehicle is driven  
close to objects, particularly  
pedestrians, and especially  
children.  
■ Type B  
The rear view camera can be turned  
off by pressing the ON/OFF button  
when the rear view camera is acti-  
vated. Press the ON/OFF button  
once more to turn on the rear view  
camera when the engine is running  
and the shift lever in R (Reverse).  
Whenever the vehicle is turned off  
and on the rear view camera turns  
on automatically.  
OLMB043242  
■ Type B  
• Always keep the camera lens  
clean. The camera may not  
work normally if the lens is  
covered with foreign material.  
OLMB0433122  
OLMB043241  
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Rear parking assist system  
(if equipped )  
✽
NOTICE  
system  
CAUTION  
The  
may  
not  
recognize  
objects less than 30 cm (12 in.) from  
the sensor, or it may sense an incor-  
rect distance.  
Do not push, scratch or strike  
the sensor with any hard  
objects that could damage the  
surface of the sensor. Sensor  
damage could occur.  
WARNING  
• ALWAYS look around your  
vehicle to make sure there are  
no objects or obstacles  
before moving the vehicle in  
any direction to prevent a col-  
lision.  
Sensors  
OLMB043239  
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• Always pay close attention  
when the vehicle is driven  
close to objects, particularly  
pedestrians, and especially  
children.  
The Rear Parking Assist System  
aids the driver during backward  
movement of the vehicle by chiming  
if any object is sensed within the dis-  
tance of about 120 cm (47 in.)  
behind the vehicle. This is a supple-  
mental system that senses objects  
within the range and location of the  
sensors, it can not detect objects in  
other areas where sensors are not  
installed.  
• Be aware that some objects  
may not be detected by the  
sensors, due to the objects  
distance, size or material, all  
of which can limit the effec-  
tiveness of the sensor.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Types of warning sounds  
Operation of the rear parking  
assist system  
Non-operational conditions of  
rear parking assist system  
• When an object is 120 cm (47 in.)  
to 61 cm (24 in.) from the rear  
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-  
tently.  
Operation condition  
The rear parking assist system  
may not operate normally when:  
• This system will activate when  
backing up with the engine run-  
ning.  
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.  
• When an object is 60 cm (24 in.) to  
31 cm (12 in.) from the rear  
bumper: Buzzer sounds two beeps  
intermittently.  
• The sensor is covered or stained  
with foreign matter, such as snow  
or water, or the sensor cover is  
blocked.  
• Sensing distance when backing up  
is approximately 120 cm (47 in.)  
when you are driving less than 10  
km/h (6 mph).  
• When an object is within 30 cm (12  
in.) of the rear bumper: Buzzer  
sounds continuously.  
• When more than two objects are  
sensed at the same time, the clos-  
est one will be recognized first.  
There is a possibility of a parking  
assist system malfunction when:  
• Driving on uneven road surfaces  
such as unpaved roads, gravel,  
bumps, or gradient.  
If the audible warning does not  
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-  
mittently when shifting into  
(Reverse) position, this may indicate  
a malfunction with the Parking Assist  
System. If this occurs, we recom-  
mend that your vehicle be checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
as soon as possible.  
R
• Objects generating excessive  
noise such as vehicle horns, loud  
motorcycle engines, or truck air  
brakes can interfere with the sen-  
sor.  
• Heavy rain or water spray is pres-  
ent.  
• Wireless transmitters or mobile  
phones are present near the sen-  
sor.  
• The sensor is covered with snow.  
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• Any non-factory equipment or  
accessories have been installed,  
or if the vehicle bumper height or  
sensor installation has been modi-  
fied.  
WARNING  
Your new vehicle warranty does  
not cover any accidents or dam-  
age to the vehicle or injuries to  
its occupants do to a rear park-  
ing assist system malfunction.  
Always drive safely and cau-  
tiously.  
• Trailer towing.  
Detecting range may decrease  
when:  
• Outside air temperature is  
extremely hot or cold.  
• Undetectable objects smaller than  
about 1 m (40 in.) and narrower  
than about 14 cm (6 in.) in diame-  
ter.  
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The following objects may not be  
recognized by the sensor:  
• Sharp or slim objects such as  
ropes, chains or small poles.  
• Objects, which tend to absorb sen-  
sor frequency such as clothes,  
spongy material or snow.  
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Driving your vehicle  
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
Cruise control operation  
To set cruise control speed  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions:  
• If the cruise control is left on,  
(CRUISE indicator light in the  
instrument cluster illuminat-  
ed) the cruise control can be  
activated  
unintentionally.  
Keep the cruise control sys-  
tem off (CRUISE indicator  
light OFF) when the cruise  
control is not in use, to avoid  
inadvertently setting a speed.  
OLMB053036  
OLMB053037  
• Use the cruise control system  
only when traveling on open  
highways in good weather.  
1.Push the CRUISE button on the  
steering wheel to turn the system  
on. The CRUISE indicator will illu-  
minate.  
1.CRUISE indicator  
2.SET indicator  
• Do not use the cruise control  
when it may not be safe to  
keep the vehicle at a constant  
speed:  
The cruise control system allows you  
to drive at speeds above 40 km/h (25  
mph) without depressing the acceler-  
ator pedal.  
2.Accelerate to the desired speed,  
which must be more than 40 km/h  
(25 mph).  
- Driving in heavy or varying  
speed traffic.  
- On slippery (rainy, icy or  
snow covered) roads.  
- Hilly or winding roads.  
- Very windy areas.  
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• Depress the accelerator pedal.  
When the vehicle attains the  
desired speed, push the lever (1)  
down (to SET-).  
To increase cruise control  
speed  
OLMB053038  
3.Push the lever (1) down (to SET-) ,  
and release it. The SET indicator  
light will illuminate.  
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5
• Push the lever (1) up (to RES+)  
and hold it, while monitoring the  
SET speed on the instrument clus-  
ter. Release the lever when the  
desired speed is shown and the  
vehicle will accelerate to that  
speed.  
4.Release the accelerator pedal.  
✽
NOTICE  
The vehicle may slow down or speed  
up slightly while going uphill or  
downhill.  
• Push the lever (1) up (to RES+)  
and release it immediately. The  
cruising speed will increase 2.0  
km/h (1.2 mph) or 1.6 km/h (1.0  
mph) each time the lever is operat-  
ed in this manner.  
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To decrease cruise control  
speed  
To temporarily accelerate with  
the cruise control ON  
Cruise control will be canceled  
when:  
Depress the accelerator pedal.When  
you take your foot off the accelerator,  
the vehicle will return to the previ-  
ously set speed.  
If you push the lever down (to SET-)  
at the increased speed, the cruise  
control will maintain the increased  
speed.  
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• Push the lever (1) down (to SET-)  
and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu-  
ally slow down. Release the lever  
at the speed you want to maintain.  
• Depressing the brake pedal.  
• Pressing the CANCEL switch  
located on the steering wheel.  
• Pushing the CRUISE button. Both  
the CRUISE indicator and the SET  
indicator will turn OFF.  
• Push the lever (1) down (to SET-)  
and release it immediately. The  
cruising speed will decrease 2.0  
km/h (1.2 mph) or 1.6 km/h (1.0  
mph) each time the lever is operat-  
ed in this manner.  
• Depressing the clutch pedal.  
(for manual transaxle vehicle)  
• Moving the shift lever into N  
(Neutral).  
• Lightly tap the brake pedal. When  
the vehicle attains the desired  
speed, push the lever (1) down  
(to SET-).  
(for automatic transaxle vehicle)  
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• Decreasing the vehicle speed  
lower than the memory speed by  
15 km/h (9 mph).  
To resume preset cruising  
speed  
To turn cruise control off  
• Decreasing the vehicle speed to  
less than approximately 40 km/h  
(25 mph).  
• The ESC is operating.  
• Downshifting to the 2nd gear with  
Sports mode.  
✽
NOTICE  
Each of the above actions will cancel  
cruise control operation (the SET  
indicator light in the instrument  
cluster will go off), but only pressing  
the CRUISE button will turn the  
system off. If you wish to resume  
cruise control operation, push the  
lever up (to RES+) located on your  
steering wheel. You will return to  
your previously preset speed, unless  
the system was turned off using the  
CRUISE button.  
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• Push the CRUISE button (the  
CRUISE indicator light will go off).  
Push the lever (1) up (to RES+). If  
the vehicle speed is over 40 km/h (25  
mph), the vehicle will resume the  
preset speed.  
• Turn the engine OFF.  
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Driving your vehicle  
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS  
Hazardous driving conditions  
Rocking the vehicle  
WARNING  
When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle  
are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud,  
snow, ice, mud or sand:  
If the tires spin at high speed  
the tires can explode, and you  
or others may be injured. Do not  
attempt this procedure if people  
or objects are anywhere near  
the vehicle.  
first turn the steering wheel right and  
left to clear the area around your  
front wheels. Then, shift back and  
forth between 1st and R (Reverse,  
for manual transaxle vehicle) or R  
(Reverse) and a forward gear (for  
automatic transaxle vehicle).  
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-  
tance for braking.  
Avoid sudden movements in braking  
or steering.  
The vehicle can overheat caus-  
ing an engine compartment fire  
or other damage. Spin the  
wheels as little as possible and  
avoid spinning the wheels at  
speeds over 56 km/h (35 mph)  
as indicated on the speedome-  
ter.  
If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use  
second gear. Accelerate slowly to  
avoid spinning the drive wheels.  
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and  
do not race the engine.  
To prevent transaxle wear, wait until  
the wheels stop spinning before  
shifting gears. Release the accelera-  
tor pedal while shifting, and press  
lightly on the accelerator pedal while  
the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin-  
ning the wheels in forward and  
reverse directions causes a rocking  
motion that may free the vehicle.  
WARNING  
Downshifting with an automatic  
transaxle, while driving on slip-  
pery surfaces can cause an  
accident. The sudden change in  
tire speed could cause the tires  
to skid. Be careful when down-  
shifting on slippery surfaces.  
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip  
material under the drive wheels to  
provide traction when stalled in ice,  
snow, or mud.  
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Smooth cornering  
Driving at night  
CAUTION  
If you are still stuck after rock-  
ing the vehicle a few times, have  
the vehicle pulled out by a tow  
vehicle to avoid engine over-  
heating, possible damage to the  
transaxle, and tire damage. See  
“Towing” in chapter 6.  
To prevent damage to the  
transaxle, turn OFF the ESC (if  
equipped) prior to rocking the  
vehicle.  
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5
Avoid braking or gear changing in Night driving presents more hazards  
corners, especially when roads are than driving in the daylight. Here are  
wet. Ideally, corners should always some important tips to remember:  
be taken under gentle acceleration.  
• Slow down and keep more dis-  
tance between you and other vehi-  
cles, as it may be more difficult to  
see at night, especially in areas  
where there may not be any street  
lights.  
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the  
glare from other driver's head-  
lights.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• Keep your headlights clean and  
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly  
aimed headlights will make it much  
more difficult to see at night.  
• Be sure your tires have enough  
tread. If your tires do not have  
enough tread, making a quick stop  
on wet pavement can cause a skid  
and possibly lead to an accident.  
See “Tire Tread” in chapter 7.  
Driving in the rain  
• Avoid staring directly at the head-  
lights of oncoming vehicles. You  
could be temporarily blinded, and it  
will take several seconds for your  
eyes to readjust to the darkness.  
• Turn on your headlights to make it  
easier for others to see you.  
• Driving too fast through large pud-  
dles can affect your brakes. If you  
must go through puddles, try to  
drive through them slowly.  
• If you believe your brakes may be  
wet, apply them lightly while driv-  
ing until normal braking operation  
returns.  
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Rain and wet roads can make driving  
dangerous. Here are a few things to  
consider when driving in the rain or  
on slick pavement:  
• Slow down and allow extra follow-  
ing distance. A heavy rainfall  
makes it harder to see and increas-  
es the distance needed to stop  
your vehicle.  
• Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if  
equipped)  
• Replace your windshield wiper  
blades when they show signs of  
streaking or missing areas on the  
windshield.  
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Hydroplaning  
Reducing the risk of a rollover  
WARNING  
If the road is wet enough and you are  
going fast enough, your vehicle may  
have little or no contact with the road  
surface and actually ride on the  
water. The best advice is SLOW  
DOWN when the road is wet. The  
risk of hydroplaning increases as the  
depth of tire tread decreases, refer to  
“Tire Tread” in chapter 7.  
Your multi-purpose passenger vehi-  
cle is defined as a Sports Utility  
Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher  
ground clearance and a narrower  
track to make them capable of per-  
forming in a wide variety of off-road  
applications. The specific design  
characteristics give them a higher  
center of gravity than ordinary vehi-  
cles making them more likely to roll  
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility  
vehicles have a significantly higher  
rollover rate than other types of vehi-  
cles. Due to this risk, driver and pas-  
sengers are strongly recommended  
to buckle their seat belts. In a rollover  
crash, an unbelted person is signifi-  
cantly more likely to die than a per-  
son wearing a seat belt.  
Utility vehicles have a signifi-  
cantly higher rollover rate than  
other types of vehicles. To pre-  
vent rollovers or loss of control:  
• Take corners at slower speeds  
than you would with a passen-  
ger vehicle.  
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt  
maneuvers.  
Driving in flooded areas  
• Do not modify your vehicle in  
any way that you would raise  
the center of gravity.  
Avoid driving through flooded areas  
unless you are sure the water is no  
higher than the bottom of the wheel  
hub. Drive through any water slowly.  
Allow adequate stopping distance  
because brake performance may be  
reduced.  
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• Keep tires properly inflated.  
• Do not carry heavy cargo on  
the roof.  
After driving through water, dry the  
brakes by gently applying them sev-  
eral times while the vehicle is moving  
slowly.  
There are steps that a driver can  
make to reduce the risk of a rollover.  
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or  
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your  
vehicle with heavy cargo on the roof,  
and never modify your vehicle in any  
way.  
WARNING  
In a rollover crash, an unbelted  
person is significantly more  
likely to die than a person wear-  
ing a seat belt. Make sure all  
passengers are wearing their  
seat belts.  
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Driving your vehicle  
WINTER DRIVING  
Snow or icy conditions  
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it  
may be necessary to use snow tires  
or to install tire chains on your tires.  
Snow tires  
WARNING  
Always carry emergency equipment.  
Some of the items you may want to  
carry include tire chains, tow straps  
or chains, a flashlight, emergency  
flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,  
a window scraper, gloves, ground  
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.  
Snow tires should be equivalent  
in size and type to the vehicle's  
standard tires. Otherwise, the  
safety and handling of your  
vehicle may be adversely affect-  
ed.  
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You need to keep sufficient distance  
between your vehicle and the vehicle  
in front of you.  
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,  
rapid acceleration, sudden brake  
applications, and sharp turns are  
potentially very hazardous practices.  
During deceleration, use engine  
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden  
brake applications on snowy or icy  
roads may cause skids to occur.  
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If you mount snow tires on your vehi-  
cle, make sure to use radial tires of  
the same size and load range as the  
original tires. Mount snow tires on all  
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s  
handling in all weather conditions.  
The traction provided by snow tires  
on dry roads may not be as high as  
your vehicle's original equipment  
tires. Check with the tire dealer for  
maximum speed recommendations.  
Tire chains  
WARNING  
The use of tire chains may  
adversely affect vehicle han-  
dling:  
• Drive less than 30 km/h (20  
mph) or the chain manufactur-  
er’s recommended speed  
limit, whichever is lower.  
• Drive carefully and avoid  
bumps, holes, sharp turns,  
and other road hazards, which  
may cause the vehicle to  
bounce.  
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NOTICE  
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Do not install studded tires without  
first checking local and municipal  
regulations for possible restrictions  
against their use.  
5
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are  
thinner than other types of tires, they  
may be damaged by mounting some  
types of tire chains on them.  
Therefore, the use of snow tires is  
recommended instead of tire chains.  
Do not mount tire chains on vehicles  
equipped with aluminum wheels; if  
unavoidable use a wire type chain. If  
tire chains must be used, use gen-  
uine HYUNDAI parts and install the  
tire chain after reviewing the instruc-  
tions provided with the tire chains.  
Damage to your vehicle caused by  
improper tire chain use is not cov-  
ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s  
warranty.  
• Avoid sharp turns or locked  
wheel braking.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Chain Installation  
✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
When installing tire chains, follow the  
manufacturer's instructions and  
mount them as tightly possible. Drive  
slowly (less than 30 km/h (20 mph))  
with chains installed. If you hear the  
chains contacting the body or chas-  
sis, stop and tighten them. If they still  
make contact, slow down until the  
noise stops. Remove the tire chains  
as soon as you begin driving on  
cleared roads.  
•
Install tire chains on the front tires  
for 2WD vehicles or on all four  
tires for 4WD vehicles. It should  
be noted that installing tire chains  
on the tires will provide a greater  
driving force, but will not prevent  
side skids.  
When using tire chains:  
• Wrong size chains or improp-  
erly installed chains can dam-  
age your vehicle's brake lines,  
suspension, body and wheels.  
•
Do not install studded tires with-  
out first checking local and munic-  
• Use SAE “S” class or wire  
chains.  
ipal  
regulations  
for  
possible  
• If you hear noise caused by  
chains contacting the body,  
retighten the chain to prevent  
contact with the vehicle body.  
restrictions against their use.  
When mounting snow chains, park  
the vehicle on level ground away  
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle  
Hazard Warning Flasher and place a  
triangular emergency warning device  
behind the vehicle (if available).  
• To prevent body damage,  
retighten the chains after driv-  
ing 0.5~1.0 km (0.3~0.6 miles).  
• Do not use tire chains on  
vehicles equipped with alu-  
minum wheels. If unavoidable,  
use a wire type chain.  
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),  
apply the parking brake and turn off  
the engine before installing snow  
chains.  
• Use wire chains less than 15  
mm (0.59 in) wide to prevent  
damage to the chain’s con-  
nection.  
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Change to "winter weight" oil if  
necessary  
To keep locks from freezing  
Winter precaution  
To keep the locks from freezing,  
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or  
glycerine into the key opening. If a  
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with  
an approved de-icing fluid to remove  
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,  
you may be able to thaw it out by  
using a heated key. Handle the heat-  
ed key with care to avoid injury.  
Use high quality ethylene glycol  
coolant  
In some climates it is recommended  
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"  
oil be used during cold weather. See  
section 8 for recommendations. If  
you aren't sure what weight oil you  
should use, we recommend that you  
consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
Your vehicle is delivered with high  
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the  
cooling system. It is the only type of  
coolant that should be used because  
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-  
ing system, lubricates the water  
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure  
to replace or replenish your coolant  
in accordance with the maintenance  
schedule in section 7. Before winter,  
have your coolant tested to assure  
that its freezing point is sufficient for  
the temperatures anticipated during  
the winter.  
Use approved window washer  
anti-freeze in system  
Check spark plugs and ignition  
system  
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To keep the water in the window  
washer system from freezing, add an  
approved window washer anti-freeze  
solution in accordance with instruc-  
tions on the container.Window wash-  
er anti-freeze is available from an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and  
most auto parts outlets. Do not use  
engine coolant or other types of anti-  
freeze as these may damage the  
paint finish.  
Inspect your spark plugs as  
described in section 7 and replace  
them if necessary. Also check all  
ignition wiring and components to be  
sure they are not cracked, worn or  
damaged in any way.  
Check battery and cables  
Winter puts additional burdens on  
the battery system. Visually inspect  
the battery and cables as described  
in section 7. We recommend that the  
level of charge in your battery be  
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Don't let your parking brake  
freeze  
Carry emergency equipment  
Depending on the severity of the  
weather, you should carry appropri-  
ate emergency equipment. Some of  
the items you may want to carry  
include tire chains, tow straps or  
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,  
sand, shovel, jumper cables, window  
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-  
alls, blanket, etc.  
Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged  
position. This is most likely to hap-  
pen 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 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 vehicle  
cannot roll. Then release the parking  
brake.  
Don't place foreign objects or  
materials in the engine com-  
partment  
Placement of foreign objects or mate-  
rials which prevent cooling of the  
engine, in the engine compartment,  
may cause a failure or combustion.  
Don't let ice and snow accumu-  
late underneath  
The manufacturer is not responsible  
for the damage caused by such  
placement.  
Under some conditions, snow and  
ice can build up under the fenders  
and interfere with the steering. When  
driving in severe winter conditions  
where this may happen, you should  
periodically check underneath the  
vehicle to be sure the movement of  
the front wheels and the steering  
components is not obstructed.  
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TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)  
If you are considering to tow with  
your vehicle, you should first check  
with your country's Department of  
Motor Vehicles to determine legal  
requirements. Since laws vary the  
requirements for towing trailers, cars,  
or other types of vehicles or appara-  
tus may differ. Ask an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer for further details  
before towing.  
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NOTICE - For Europe  
WARNING  
•
The technically permissible maxi-  
mum load on the rear axle(s) may  
be exceeded by not more than 15  
% and the technically permissible  
maximum laden mass of the vehi-  
cle may be exceeded by not more  
than 10 % or 100 kg (220.4 lbs),  
whichever value is lower. In this  
case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1  
mph) for vehicle of category M1 or  
80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehicle of  
category N1.  
Take the following precautions:  
• If you don't use the correct  
equipment  
and/or  
drive  
improperly, you can lose con-  
trol of the vehicle when you  
are pulling a trailer. For exam-  
ple, if the trailer is too heavy,  
the braking performance may  
be reduced.You and your pas-  
sengers could be seriously or  
fatally injured. Pull a trailer  
only if you have followed all  
the steps in this section.  
Remember that trailering is different  
than just driving your vehicle by itself.  
Trailering means changes in han-  
dling, durability, and fuel economy.  
Successful, safe trailering requires  
correct equipment, and it has to be  
used properly. Damage to your vehi-  
cle caused by improper trailer towing  
is not covered by your vehicle manu-  
facturer’s warranty.  
•
When a vehicle of category M1 is  
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towing  
a
trailer, the additional  
load imposed at the trailer cou-  
pling device may cause the tire  
• Before towing, make sure the  
total trailer weight, GCW  
(Gross Combination Weight),  
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight),  
GAW (Gross Axle Weight ) and  
trailer tongue load are all with-  
in the limits.  
maximum  
load  
ratings  
to  
be  
exceeded, but not by more than  
15 %. In this case, do not exceed  
100 km/h (62.1 mph) and increase  
the tire inflation pressure by at  
least 0.2 bar.  
This section contains many time-  
tested, important trailering tips and  
safety rules. Many of these are  
important for your safety and that of  
your passengers. Please read this  
section carefully before you pull a  
trailer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Trailer weight  
Tongue load  
If you decide to pull a trailer?  
Here are some important points if  
you decide to pull a trailer:  
• Consider using a sway control.You  
can ask a trailer hitch dealer about  
sway control.  
• Do not do any towing with your  
vehicle during its first 2,000 km  
(1,200 miles) in order to allow the  
engine to properly break in. Failure  
to heed this caution may result in  
serious engine or transaxle dam-  
age.  
Total Trailer Weight  
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Gross Vehicle Weight  
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Tongue Load  
Gross Axle Weight  
• When towing a trailer, be sure to  
consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer for further information on  
additional requirements such as a  
towing kit, etc.  
What is the maximum safe weight of The tongue load is an important  
a trailer? It should never weigh more weight to measure because it affects  
than the maximum trailer weight with the total Gross Vehicle Weight  
trailer brakes. But even that can be (GVW) of your vehicle. The trailer  
too heavy. It depends on how you tongue should weigh a maximum of  
plan to use your trailer. For example, 10% of the total loaded trailer weight,  
speed, altitude, road grades, outside within the limits of the maximum trail-  
temperature and how often your er tongue load permissible.  
• Always drive your vehicle at a mod-  
erate speed (less than 100 km/h  
(60 mph)) or posted towing speed  
limit.  
vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all  
After you've loaded your trailer,  
important. The ideal trailer weight  
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,  
• On a long uphill grade, do not  
exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the  
posted towing speed limit,  
whichever is lower.  
can also depend on any special  
separately, to see if the weights are  
equipment that you have on your  
proper. If they aren’t, you may be  
vehicle.  
able to correct them simply by mov-  
ing some items around in the trailer.  
• Carefully observe the weight and  
load limits provided in the following  
pages.  
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Reference weight and distance when trailer towing a trailer  
WARNING  
Engine  
Gasoline Engine  
2.0L 2.4L  
Diesel Engine  
2.0L  
Take the following precautions:  
• Never load a trailer with more  
weight in the rear than in the  
front. The front should be  
loaded with approximately  
60% of the total trailer load;  
the rear should be loaded with  
approximately 40% of the total  
trailer load.  
Item  
M/T  
750  
A/T  
750  
A/T  
750  
M/T  
750  
A/T  
750  
Without brake  
System  
Maximum trailer  
weight  
(1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653)  
1900 1600 1600 2000 1600  
(4189) (3527) (3527) (4409) (3527)  
With brake  
System  
kg (Ibs.)  
Maximum permissible static  
vertical load on the coupling  
device  
• Never exceed the maximum  
weight limits of the trailer or  
trailer towing equipment.  
Improper loading can result in  
damage to your vehicle and/or  
80  
80  
80  
80  
80  
5
(176)  
(176)  
(176)  
(176)  
(176)  
kg (Ibs.)  
Recommended distance from  
rear wheel center to coupling  
point  
personal  
injury.  
Check  
963  
weights and loading at a com-  
mercial scale or highway  
patrol office equipped with  
scales.  
(37.9)  
mm (inch)  
M/T : Manual transaxle  
A/T : Automatic transaxle  
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Driving your vehicle  
Trailer towing equipment  
Hitches  
It's important to have the correct  
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large  
trucks going by, and rough roads are  
a few reasons why you’ll need the  
right hitch. Here are some rules to  
follow:  
■ Left side  
• Do you have to make any holes in  
the body of your vehicle when you  
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then  
be sure to seal the holes later  
when you remove the hitch. If you  
don’t seal them, carbon monoxide  
(CO) from your exhaust can get  
into your vehicle, as well as dirt  
and water.  
■ Right side  
• The bumpers on your vehicle are  
not intended for hitches. Do not  
attach rental hitches or other  
bumper-type hitches to them. Use  
only a frame-mounted hitch that  
does not attach to the bumper.  
• A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory  
is available at an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Safety chains  
Trailer brakes  
Driving with a trailer  
You should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a brak-  
between your vehicle and your trail- ing system, make sure it conforms  
er. Cross the safety chains under the your country’s regulations and that it  
tongue of the trailer so that the is properly installed and operating  
tongue will not drop to the road if it correctly.  
Towing a trailer requires a certain  
amount of experience. Before setting  
out for the open road, you must get  
to know your trailer. Acquaint your-  
self with the feel of handling and  
braking with the added weight of the  
trailer. And always keep in mind that  
the vehicle you are driving is now  
longer and not nearly as responsive  
as your vehicle is by itself.  
becomes separated from the hitch.  
If your trailer weighs more than the  
Instructions about safety chains may  
maximum trailer weight without trail-  
be provided by the hitch manufactur-  
er brakes loaded, then it needs its  
er or trailer manufacturer. Follow the  
own brakes and they must be ade-  
manufacturer’s recommendation for  
quate. Be sure to read and follow the  
attaching safety chains. Always leave  
instructions for the trailer brakes so  
Before you start, check the trailer  
hitch and platform, safety chains,  
electrical connector(s), lights, tires  
and brakes.  
just enough slack so you can turn  
you’ll be able to install, adjust and  
with your trailer. And, never allow  
maintain them properly. Be sure not  
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safety chains to drag on the ground.  
to tap into your vehicle's brake sys-  
tem.  
During your trip, occasionally check  
to be sure that the load is secure,  
and that the lights and trailer brakes  
are still working.  
WARNING  
Do not use a trailer with its own  
brakes unless you are absolute-  
ly certain that you have proper-  
ly set up the brake system. This  
is not a task for amateurs. Use  
an experienced, competent  
trailer shop for this work.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Distance  
Backing up  
Turn signals  
Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering When you tow a trailer, your vehicle  
vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move has to have a different turn signal  
driving your vehicle without a trailer. the trailer to the left, move your hand flasher and extra wiring. The green  
This can help you avoid situations to the left. To move the trailer to the arrows on your instrument panel will  
that require heavy braking and sud- right, move your hand to the right. flash whenever you signal a turn or  
den turns.  
Always back up slowly and, if possi- lane change. Properly connected,  
ble, have someone guide you.  
the trailer lights will also flash to alert  
other drivers you’re about to turn,  
change lanes, or stop.  
Passing  
Making turns  
You will need more passing distance  
When towing a trailer, the green  
arrows on your instrument panel will  
flash for turns even if the bulbs on  
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you  
may think drivers behind you are  
seeing your signals when, in fact,  
they are not. It’s important to check  
occasionally to be sure the trailer  
bulbs are still working.You must also  
check the lights every time you dis-  
connect and then reconnect the  
wires.  
up ahead when you’re towing a trail- When you’re turning with a trailer,  
er. And, because of the increased make wider turns than normal. Do  
vehicle length, you’ll need to go this so your trailer won’t strike soft  
much farther beyond the passed shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,  
vehicle before you can return to your or other objects. Avoid jerky or sud-  
lane.  
den maneuvers. Signal well in  
advance.  
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Driving on hills  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
Reduce speed and shift to a lower  
gear before you start down a long or  
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift  
down, you might have to use your  
brakes so much that they would get  
overheated and may not operate effi-  
ciently.  
Do not connect a trailer lighting  
system directly to your vehi-  
cle’s lighting system. Use an  
approved trailer wiring harness.  
To prevent engine and/or  
transaxle overheating:  
• When towing a trailer on steep  
grades (in excess of 6%) pay  
close attention to the engine  
coolant temperature gauge to  
ensure the engine does not  
overheat. If the needle of the  
coolant temperature gauge  
moves towards “H” (HOT), pull  
over and stop as soon as it is  
safe to do so, and allow the  
engine to idle until it cools  
down. You may proceed once  
the engine has cooled suffi-  
ciently.  
Failure to do so could result in  
damage to the vehicle electrical  
system and/or personal injury.  
On a long uphill grade, shift down  
and reduce your speed to around 70  
km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-  
bility of engine and transaxle over-  
heating.  
Consult  
an  
authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.  
If your trailer weighs more than the  
maximum trailer weight without trail-  
er brakes and you have an automat-  
ic transaxle , you should drive in D  
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(Drive) when towing  
a
trailer.  
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)  
when towing a trailer will minimize  
heat build-up and extend the life of  
your transaxle.  
• You must decide your vehicle  
speed according to the trailer  
weight and uphill grade.  
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Driving your vehicle  
However, if you ever have to park 5.Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,  
Parking on hills  
your trailer on a hill, here's how to do  
it:  
shift to neutral, release the parking  
brake and slowly release the  
brakes until the trailer chocks  
absorb the load.  
Generally, if you have a trailer  
attached to your vehicle, you should  
not park your vehicle on a hill.  
1.Pull the vehicle into the parking  
space.  
6.Reapply the brakes and parking  
brakes.  
Turn the steering wheel in the  
direction of the curb (right if head-  
ed down hill, left if headed up hill).  
7.Move the shift lever to P (Park, for  
automatic transaxle vehicle) or 1st  
gear when the vehicle is parked on  
a uphill grade and in R (Reverse)  
on a downhill (for manual transaxle  
vehicle).  
2.Shift the vehicle to P (Park, for  
automatic transaxle vehicle) or  
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-  
cle).  
3.Set the parking brake and shut off  
the vehicle.  
8.Shut off the vehicle and release the  
vehicle brakes but leave the park-  
ing brake set.  
4.Place wheel chocks under the trail-  
er wheels on the down hill side of  
the wheels.  
WARNING  
To prevent serious or fatal  
injury:  
Do not get out of the vehicle  
without the parking brake firmly  
set. If you have left the engine  
running, the vehicle can move  
suddenly. You and others could  
be seriously or fatally injured.  
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Ready to leave after parking on  
a hill  
Maintenance when towing a  
trailer  
CAUTION  
1.With the shift lever to P (Park, for  
automatic transaxle vehicle) or  
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-  
cle), apply your brakes and hold  
the brake pedal down while you:  
Your vehicle will need service more  
often when you regularly pull a trail-  
er. Important items to pay particular  
attention to include engine oil, auto-  
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant  
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-  
dition is another important item to  
frequently check. If you’re trailering,  
it’s a good idea to review these items  
before you start your trip. Don’t forget  
to also maintain your trailer and  
hitch. Follow the maintenance sched-  
ule that accompanied your trailer and  
check it periodically. Preferably, con-  
duct the check at the start of each  
day’s driving. Most importantly, all  
hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.  
To prevent vehicle damage:  
• Due to higher load during  
trailer usage, overheating  
might occur on hot days or  
during uphill driving. If the  
coolant gauge indicates over-  
heating, switch off the air con-  
ditioner and stop the vehicle  
in a safe area to cool down the  
engine.  
• Start your engine;  
• Shift into gear; and  
• Release the parking brake.  
2.Slowly remove your foot from the  
brake pedal.  
• When towing check automatic  
transaxle fluid more frequent-  
ly.  
3.Drive slowly until the trailer is clear  
of the chocks.  
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4.Stop and have someone pick up  
and store the chocks.  
• If your vehicle is not equipped  
with an air conditioner, you  
should install a condenser fan  
to improve engine perform-  
ance when towing a trailer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
VEHICLE WEIGHT  
Two labels on your driver’s door sill GAW (Gross Axle Weight)  
Overloading  
show how much weight your vehicle  
This is the total weight placed on  
each axle (front and rear) - including  
vehicle curb weight and all payload.  
was designed to carry: the Tire and  
Loading Information Label and the  
Certification Label.  
WARNING  
The Gross Axle Weight Rating  
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your  
vehicle are on the Certification  
Label attached to the driver's  
(or front passenger’s) door.  
Exceeding these ratings can  
cause an accident or vehicle  
damage. You can calculate the  
weight of your load by weighing  
the items (and people) before  
putting them in the vehicle. Be  
careful not to overload your  
vehicle.  
Before loading your vehicle, familiar-  
ize yourself with the following terms  
for determining your vehicle's weight  
ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-  
tions and the Certification Label:  
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)  
This is the maximum allowable  
weight that can be carried by a single  
axle (front or rear). These numbers  
are shown on the Certification Label.  
The total load on each axle must  
never exceed its GAWR.  
Base Curb Weight  
This is the weight of the vehicle  
including a full tank of fuel and all  
standard equipment. It does not  
include passengers, cargo, or option-  
al equipment.  
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  
This is the Base Curb Weight plus  
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-  
gers.  
Vehicle Curb Weight  
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating)  
This is the weight of your new vehicle  
when you picked it up from your deal-  
er plus any aftermarket equipment.  
This is the maximum allowable  
weight of the fully loaded vehicle  
(including all options, equipment,  
passengers and cargo). The GVWR  
Cargo Weight  
This figure includes all weight added is shown on the Certification Label  
to the Base Curb Weight, including located on the driver’s door sill.  
cargo and optional equipment.  
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