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Braking System  
Power-assist brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.  
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes  
does not work. You can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to the brake pedal  
than typical. The stopping distance, however, may be longer than with power brakes.  
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.  
Information  
• When the brake pedal is depressed under certain driving conditions or weather  
conditions, you may temporarily hear a noise. This is normal and does not indicate  
a problem with your brakes.  
• If deicing chemicals get stuck on the brakes, abnormal wear and noise may occur on  
the brake discs and pads. Remove the deicing chemicals from the brake discs and pads  
while applying the brakes in a safe traffic condition.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions:  
• Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. This will create abnormal  
high brake temperatures, excessive brake lining and pad wear, and increased stopping  
distances.  
• When descending down a long or steep hill, use the paddle shifter and manually  
downshift to a lower gear in order to control your speed without using the brake pedal  
excessively. Applying the brakes continuously will cause the brakes to overheat and  
may result in a temporary loss of braking performance.  
• Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's ability to safely slow down and the vehicle may  
also pull to one side when the brakes are applied. Applying the brakes lightly indicates  
whether they have been affected in this way. Always test your brakes in this fashion  
after driving through deep water. To dry the brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to heat  
up the brakes while maintaining a safe forward speed until brake performance returns  
to normal. Avoid driving at high speeds until the brakes function correctly.  
Disc brakes wear indicator  
When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you may 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.  
Information  
Always replace both the left and right brake pads on the front and rear axles at the same  
time.  
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  
Applying the parking brake  
To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):  
2C_EPBEngage  
1
Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2 Pull up the EPB switch.  
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light comes on.  
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be automatically applied when:  
• Requested by other systems  
• The driver turns the vehicle off while Auto Hold is operating.  
Emergency braking  
If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, emergency braking is possible by  
pulling up and holding the EPB switch. Braking is possible only while you are holding the  
EPB switch. However, braking distance may be longer than normal.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, do not operate the EPB while the vehicle is  
moving except in an emergency situation. It may damage the brake system and cause a  
collision.  
Information  
During emergency braking, the Parking Brake warning light illuminates and you may hear  
a clicking noise.  
NOTICE  
If you notice a noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have  
your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Releasing the parking brake  
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):  
2C_EPBRelease  
1
Press the Engine Start/Stop button to ON or START position.  
2 Press the EPB switch while depressing the brake pedal.  
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light goes off.  
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:  
• Gear in P (Park) or in N (Neutral)  
With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) or N  
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive). Make sure the doors, hood, and liftgate are closed  
and the seat belt is fastened.  
Information  
• You can engage EPB even though the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position  
(only if battery power is available), but you cannot release it.  
• Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch  
before you drive downhill or when backing up.  
NOTICE  
• If the Parking Brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released,  
have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
• Do not drive your vehicle with EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake  
rotor wear.  
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Warning messages  
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close door, hood and liftgate  
2C_EPBEnableToReleaseInfo  
If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or the hood, liftgate, doors are open, and you try to  
drive with EPB applied, a warning sounds and a message appears.  
WARNING  
To prevent serious injury or death from unintended vehicle movement:  
• Always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal before  
parking, shift the gear into P (Park), pull up the EPB switch, and press the Engine Start/  
Stop button to the OFF position. Take the key with you when leaving the vehicle.  
• Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the EPB switch.  
• Only release EPB when you are seated inside the vehicle with your foot firmly on the  
brake pedal.  
NOTICE  
Driving with the parking brake on may overheat the braking system and cause premature  
wear or damage to brake parts.  
Information  
• A clicking sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions  
are normal and indicate that EPB is functioning properly.  
• When leaving your keys with a parking attendant or assistant, make sure to inform  
him/her how to operate the EPB.  
EPB malfunction  
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop button is  
in the ON position and goes off in about 3 seconds if the system is operating normally.  
If the EPB warning light remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when  
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, the EPB may have malfunctioned.  
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
The EPB warning light may illuminate when the ESC indicator comes on to indicate that  
ESC is not working properly, but it does not indicate a malfunction of EPB.  
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Information  
• If the Parking Brake warning light does not illuminate or blinks after the EPB switch has  
been pulled, the EPB may not be applied.  
• If the EPB warning light is still on or the Parking Brake warning light blinks when the  
EPB warning light is on, press the switch, and then pull it up. Repeat this one more  
time. If the EPB warning does not go off, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
Parking brake warning light  
This light illuminates when the Parking Brake is applied with the Engine Start/Stop button  
in the START or ON position.  
Before driving, make sure the Parking Brake is released and the Parking Brake warning  
light is OFF.  
If the Parking Brake warning light remains on after the Parking Brake is released while the  
engine is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system.  
If possible, stop driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme  
caution while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can  
reach a safe location.  
Auto hold  
Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not  
depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake  
pedal.  
Information  
When the vehicle is restarted, the last setting for Auto Hold is applied.  
To apply:  
Type A  
2C_AutoHoldButtonOn  
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Type B  
2C_AutoHoldButtonOn_2  
[A] White  
1
With the driver's door, hood, and liftgate closed, press the AUTO HOLD switch. The  
white AUTO HOLD indicator comes on and the system is in standby.  
2 When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal, Auto Hold  
maintains the brake pressure to hold the vehicle stationary. The indicator changes from  
white to green.  
The vehicle remains stationary even if you release the brake pedal.  
To release:  
If you depress the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive) or manual shift mode or  
R (Reverse) (vehicle equipped with shift button), the Auto Hold is released automatically  
and the vehicle starts to move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white.  
WARNING  
Always look around your vehicle before depressing the accelerator pedal to release Auto  
Hold.  
To cancel:  
Type A  
2C_AutoHoldButtonOff  
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Type B  
2C_AutoHoldButtonOff_2  
[A] Light off  
1
Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2 Press the AUTO HOLD switch.  
The AUTO HOLD indicator turns off.  
WARNING  
To prevent unintended vehicle movement, always depress your foot on the brake pedal to  
cancel the Auto Hold before you:  
• Drive downhill.  
• Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).  
• Park the vehicle.  
Information  
The Auto Hold does not operate when:  
• The driver's door or hood is opened.  
• The liftgate is opened.  
• The gear is in P (Park) or R (reverse).  
• EPB is applied.  
• The Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB when:  
- The driver's door or hood is opened.  
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes.  
- The vehicle is on a steep slope.  
- The vehicle moves several times.  
- The liftgate is opened. (for rotary gear shift dial type)  
The Parking Brake warning light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from  
green to white, and a warning sounds and a message appears to inform you that EPB  
has been automatically engaged. Before driving, depress the brake pedal, check the  
surrounding area, and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch.  
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NOTICE  
If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes to yellow, or the driver's door, hood, or liftgate open  
detection system malfunctions, Auto Hold does not work properly. Contact an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
NOTICE  
If there is a malfunction with the driver's door or engine hood open detection system,  
Auto Hold may not work properly.  
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
Warning messages  
Parking brake automatically engaged  
2C_AutoHoldAutoEngageEPBInfo  
When EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated, a warning sounds and a message  
appears.  
AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal  
2C_AutoHoldPressureBreakInfo  
When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly, a warning sounds  
and a message appears.  
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Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD  
2C_ReleaseAutoHoldPressBreakInfo  
If you did not apply the brake pedal when you release Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO  
HOLD switch, a warning sounds and a message appears.  
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)  
WARNING  
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system does not  
prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle  
control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between  
you and objects ahead of you. Always reduce the vehicle speed in extreme road  
conditions.  
The braking distance for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC may be longer than for those  
without these systems in the following road conditions:  
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.  
• On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.  
• Tire chains are installed on your vehicle.  
Never test the safety features of an ABS or ESC equipped vehicle by high speed driving or  
cornering. It may cause a collision and endanger the safety of yourself or others.  
ABS is an electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows the  
driver to steer and brake at the same time.  
Using ABS  
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.  
When you apply your brakes under conditions that 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.  
ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle.  
Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.  
ABS does 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 conditions.  
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ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately when braking hard. Severe  
or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming  
traffic or off the road.  
On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system may result in a  
longer stopping distance than for vehicles equipped with a conventional brake system.  
The ABS (  
) warning light stays on for several seconds after the Engine Start/Stop  
button is in the ON position.  
During that time, ABS goes through self-diagnosis and the light goes off if everything is  
normal. If the light stays on, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
WARNING  
If the ABS (  
) warning light is on and stays on you may have a problem with the  
ABS. Your power brakes work normally. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death it is  
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
NOTICE  
When you drive on a road having poor traction, such as an icy road, and apply your brakes  
continuously, ABS is active continuously and the ABS (  
) warning light may  
illuminate. Pull your vehicle over to a safe place and turn off the vehicle.  
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning light is off, then your ABS system is normal.  
If not, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
Information  
When you jump start your vehicle because of a drained battery, the ABS (  
warning light may turn on at the same time. It does not mean your ABS is malfunctioning.  
Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.  
)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
2C_ESCOffButtion  
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system helps 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  
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management system 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.  
WARNING  
Never drive too fast for the road conditions or too quickly when cornering. The ESC  
system does not prevent a collision.  
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet surfaces may result  
in severe collisions.  
ESC operation  
ESC ON condition  
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the ESC and the ESC OFF  
indicator lights illuminate for about 3 seconds. After both lights go off, ESC is enabled.  
When operating  
When the ESC is operating, the ESC indicator light blinks:  
• When you apply your brakes under conditions that may lock the wheels, you may hear  
sounds from the brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation in the brake pedal.  
• If Cruise Control has been used when ESC activates, Cruise Control automatically  
disengages. Refer to the "Cruise Control (CC)" section in Chapter 7.  
• When moving out of the mud or driving on a slippery road, the engine RPM (revolutions  
per minute) may not increase even if you depress the accelerator pedal all the way. This  
is to maintain the stability and traction of the vehicle and does not indicate a problem.  
ESC OFF condition  
To cancel ESC operation:  
• State 1  
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The ESC OFF indicator light and the message, "Traction  
control disabled" illuminate.  
The traction control function of ESC (engine management) is disabled, but the brake  
control function of ESC (braking management) still operates.  
• State 2  
Press and hold the ESC OFF button continuously for more than 3 seconds. The ESC OFF  
indicator light and/or message "Traction and Stability Control disabled" illuminates and a  
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warning chime sounds. Both the traction control function of ESC (engine management)  
and the brake control function of ESC (braking management) are disabled.  
If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position when ESC is off, ESC  
remains off. Upon restarting the vehicle, ESC automatically turns on again.  
Indicator lights  
ESC indicator light (blinks)  
ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)  
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the ESC indicator light  
illuminates, then goes off if the ESC system is operating normally.  
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating.  
If the ESC indicator light stays on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer as soon as possible.  
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when ESC is turned off.  
WARNING  
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC is active:  
• Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to accelerate.  
• Never turn off ESC while the ESC indicator light is blinking. You may lose control of the  
vehicle and collide.  
NOTICE  
Driving with wheels and tires with different sizes may cause the ESC system to  
malfunction. Before replacing tires, make sure all four tires and wheels are the  
appropriate size for your vehicle. Never drive the vehicle with different sized wheels and  
tires installed.  
ESC OFF usage  
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 ESC, to maintain wheel torque.  
To turn off ESC while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat road  
surface.  
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NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the transmission:  
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively while the ESC, ABS, and Parking  
Brake warning lights appear. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.  
Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights  
appear.  
• When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, make sure ESC is turned off (ESC OFF  
light illuminated).  
Information  
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or standard brake system operation.  
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  
Vehicle Stability Management is a function of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
system. It helps the vehicle stay stable when accelerating or braking suddenly on wet,  
slippery and rough roads where traction over the four tires can suddenly become uneven.  
WARNING  
VSM is not a substitute for safe driving practices. To prevent serious injury or death:  
• Always monitor the speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead of you.  
• Never drive too fast for the road conditions. Excessive speed in bad weather or on  
slippery and uneven roads may result in severe collisions.  
VSM operation  
When operating  
When you apply your brakes under conditions that can activate ESC, you may hear  
sounds from the brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation in the brake pedal. This is  
normal and it means your VSM is active.  
Information  
VSM does not operate when:  
• Driving on a banked road such as gradient or incline.  
• Driving in reverse.  
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.  
• The MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) warning light (  
) is on or blinks.  
VSM OFF condition  
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC OFF button. ESC OFF ( ) indicator light  
illuminates.  
To turn on VSM again, press the ESC OFF button again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes  
out.  
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WARNING  
If the ESC (  
) indicator light or MDPS (  
) warning light stays  
illuminated or blinks, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the VSM system. When  
the warning light illuminates, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer as soon as possible.  
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  
Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting  
from a stop on a hill.  
WARNING  
Always be ready to depress the accelerator pedal when starting from a stop on an uphill  
slope. Hill-Start Assist Control activates only for about 2 seconds.  
Information  
• Hill-Start Assist Control does not operate when the gear is shifted to P (Park) or N  
(Neutral).  
• Hill-Start Assist Control activates even when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is off.  
It does not activate, if the ESC is not operating normally.  
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  
2C_DownhillBrakeControl  
Downhill Brake Control assists when descending down a steep hill without having to  
depress the brake pedal.  
The system automatically applies the brakes to maintain vehicle speed below a certain  
speed and allows the driver to concentrate on steering the vehicle down hill.  
The system is turned off whenever the engine is turned off.  
Press the button to turn on the system and press the button again to turn it off.  
System operation  
Mode  
Indicator  
Description  
Press the Downhill Brake Control button when vehicle speed is  
under 37 mph (60 km/h). Downhill Brake Control turns on and  
Standby  
Green light on  
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Mode  
Indicator  
Description  
enters the standby mode. The system does not turn on if vehicle  
speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).  
In the standby mode, Downhill Brake Control activates under the  
following conditions:  
Green light  
blink  
• The hill is steep enough.  
• The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is not depressed.  
• Vehicle speed is within 2-25 mph (4-40 km/h) range.  
Activated  
Within the activation speed range 2-25 mph (4-40 km/h), the  
driver can control the vehicle speed by depressing the brake  
pedal or accelerator pedal.  
Green light off  
Green light on  
Downhill Brake Control will turns off under the following  
conditions:  
• The Downhill Brake Control button is pressed again.  
• Vehicle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).  
Deactivated  
Downhill Brake Control is deactivated but maintains the standby  
mode under the following conditions:  
• The hill is not steep enough.  
• Vehicle speed is between 25-37 mph (40-60 km/h).  
Yellow light  
on  
The yellow warning light illuminates when the system may have  
malfunctioned or may not work properly during activation. If  
this occurs, Downhill Brake Control is deactivated. Contact an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
System  
malfunction  
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Downhill Brake Control disabled. Control vehicle speed.  
2C_DBCDisabledInfo  
If Downhill Brake Control is not working properly, this warning message appears on the  
cluster display and you may hear a warning sound. If this occurs, control the vehicle  
speed by depressing the brake pedal.  
WARNING  
Always turn off Downhill Brake Control on normal roads. The system might activate  
inadvertently from the standby mode when driving through speed bumps or making  
sharp curves.  
Information  
• Downhill Brake Control may not deactivate on steep inclines even though the brake  
pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.  
• Downhill Brake Control may not always maintain vehicle speed at a certain speed.  
• Downhill Brake Control does not operate when:  
- The gear is in P (Park).  
- ESC is activated.  
• Noise or vibration may occur from the brakes when Downhill Brake Control is activated.  
• The rear stop light comes on when Downhill Brake Control is activated.  
Brake Assistant System (BAS)  
The Brake Assistant System provides additional pressure when the brake pedal is pressed  
quickly with firm pressure in a situation sudden braking is required while driving.  
The Brake Assistant System reduces the time for ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) control to  
enter and consequently reduces the braking distance, by providing additional pressure up  
to the point of ABS intervention.  
WARNING  
The system may not operate depending on driver's driving habit, driving speed the degree  
to which the brake pedal is depressed and the road surface condition.  
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Good braking practices  
WARNING  
Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to  
depress the brake pedal. Shift the gear to the P (Park) position, then apply the EPB, and  
press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.  
Vehicles parked with the EPB not applied or not fully engaged may roll inadvertently and  
may cause injury to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply the parking brake before exiting  
the vehicle.  
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The brakes may get wet if the vehicle is driven through  
standing water or if it is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.  
Wet brakes may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.  
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes slightly until the braking action returns to normal If the  
braking action does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Have your  
vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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.  
If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently and keep the vehicle  
pointed straight ahead while you slow down. When you are moving slowly enough for it to  
be safe to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe location.  
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped to prevent the  
vehicle from rolling forward.  
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