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Before Driving ........................................................5-3
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before Starting ..................................................................5-3
Ignition Switch........................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-5
Manual Transmission ...........................................5-11
Manual Transmission Operation..................................5-11
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-13
Rev Matching ...................................................................5-14
Launch Control .....................................................5-18
Prerequisite for Activation ...........................................5-18
Launch Control Activation.............................................5-18
Braking System ....................................................5-20
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-20
High Performance Brake...............................................5-21
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-21
Parking Brake...................................................................5-22
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-25
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-30
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-31
Good Braking Practices.................................................5-32
Electronic Control Suspension (ECS)................5-34
Electronic Limited Slip Differential ...................5-35
Warning Messages..........................................................5-36
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-37
DRIVE MODE Button ......................................................5-37
N Button ............................................................................5-38
Vehicle Characteristic.....................................................5-40
Cruise Control.......................................................5-41
Cruise Control operation ...............................................5-41
Special Driving Conditions ..................................5-46
Hazardous Driving Conditions......................................5-46
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................5-46
Smooth Cornering ...........................................................5-47
Driving at Night................................................................5-47
Driving in the Rain ..........................................................5-47
Driving in Flooded Areas...............................................5-48
Highway Driving...............................................................5-48
Winter Driving ......................................................5-49
Snow or Icy Conditions..................................................5-49
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-50
Vehicle Load Limit................................................5-52
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-53
Trailer Towing.......................................................5-57
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Driving your vehicle Before Driving ............5-3 Electronic Limited Slip Differential ....5-35 Before Entering the Vehicle ...........5-3 Warning Messages............5-36 Before Starting ..............5-3 Drive Mode Integrated Control System ....5-37 Ignition Switch............5-5 DRIVE MODE Button ............5-37 Engine Start/Stop Button..........5-5 N Button ................5-38 Vehicle Characteristic.............5-40 Manual Transmission ...........5-11 Cruise Control............5-41 Manual Transmission Operation........5-11...
  • Page 2 HYUNDAI dealer. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
  • Page 3: Before Entering The Vehicle

    B B E E F F O O R R E E D D R R I I V V I I N N G G Before Entering the Vehicle Before Starting WARNING • Be sure all windows, outside mir- •...
  • Page 4 Driving your vehicle You are much more likely to have WARNING a serious accident if you drink or take drugs and drive. If you are NEVER drink or take drugs and drinking or taking drugs, don't drive. drive. Do not ride with a driver Drinking or taking drugs and driv- who has been drinking or taking ing is dangerous and may result...
  • Page 5: Engine Start/Stop Button

    I I G G N N I I T T I I O O N N S S W W I I T T C C H H Engine Start/Stop Button This may lead to loss of direc- WARNING tional control and braking function, which could cause To turn the engine off in an an accident.
  • Page 6 Driving your vehicle Engine Start/Stop button positions - Vehicle with manual transmission Button Position Action Notice To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and then press the Engine Start/Stop button. Not illuminated 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-...
  • Page 7 - Vehicle with manual transmission Button Position Action Notice Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position for more than one hour, the clutch pedal.
  • Page 8 Driving your vehicle Starting the engine Vehicle with manual transmission: Information 1. Always carry the smart key with • The engine will start by pressing the WARNING you. Engine Start/Stop button, only when 2. Make sure the parking brake is the smart key is in the vehicle.
  • Page 9 Starting and stopping the engine NOTICE Information for turbocharger intercooler • Do not wait for the engine to warm To prevent damage to the vehicle: 1. Do not race or accelerate the up while the vehicle remains station- When the stop lamp switch fuse is engine immediately after starting ary.
  • Page 10 Driving your vehicle Turning off the engine 1. Stop the vehicle and depress the clutch and brake pedals at the same time. 2. With the clutch and brake pedals depressed, put the shift lever in neutral. 3. Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton to the off position and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 11: Manual Transmission

    M M A A N N U U A A L L T T R R A A N N S S M M I I S S S S I I O O N N Manual Transmission To shift to R (Reverse), make sure the vehicle has completely stopped, Operation and then move the shift lever to neu-...
  • Page 12 Driving your vehicle Using the clutch Downshifting NOTICE clutch pedal should Down shift to a lower gear when To prevent unnecessary wear or depressed all the way before: slowing down in heavy traffic or driv- damage to the clutch: ing up a steep hill to prevent high - Starting the engine •...
  • Page 13: Good Driving Practices

    Good Driving Practices • Exercise extreme caution when NOTICE driving on a slippery surface. Be • Never take the vehicle out of gear To prevent damage to the engine, especially careful when braking, and coast down a hill. This is clutch and transmission: accelerating or shifting gears.
  • Page 14: Rev Matching

    • ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. the impact of clutch connection and • HYUNDAI recommends you In a collision, an unbelted improves gear shift response. follow all posted speed limits. occupant is significantly more likely to be seriously injured...
  • Page 15 ■ DRIVE MODE button ■ REV indicator Rev Matching activation OPDEN057494 OPDEN047447 2. Select Drive Mode. OPDEN047435 DRIVE MODE button 1. Press REV button (ON/OFF) Use Rev Matching in normal driving conditions in below modes. • Press the REV button to turn on •...
  • Page 16 Driving your vehicle ■ N button ■ REV indicator Rev Matching operation Engine speed is automatically syn- chronized with the next selected gear. The accelerator pedal does not have to be depressed to speed up the engine rpm. • Clutch depressed with the gear engaged At once, engine speed automatically decreases right after the clutch is...
  • Page 17 Warning message OBU048140N Downshift Alert. Downshifting at high RPMs may result in engine damage If transmission input rpm is too high (over rev limit) due to shifting, a warning message will appear and a warning chime will sound. 5-17...
  • Page 18: Prerequisite For Activation

    Driving your vehicle L L A A U U N N C C H H C C O O N N T T R R O O L L The Launch Control system controls Launch Control Activation the vehicle to reduce wheel spin or To activate Launch Control: slip on a hard acceleration from a standing start.
  • Page 19 7. A smooth, quick release of the CAUTION clutch, while maintaining full depression of the accelerator • The Launch Control system is pedal will initiate launching of the intended for use at a closed vehicle. Do not rapidly drop the race track and not intended clutch pedal as it may damage for use on public roads.
  • Page 20: Power Brakes

    Driving your vehicle B B R R A A K K I I N N G G S S Y Y S S T T E E M M Power Brakes • WARNING Wet brakes may impair the Your vehicle has power-assisted vehicle's ability to safely slow brakes that adjust automatically down;...
  • Page 21: High Performance Brake

    HYUNDAI dealer. • If the vehicle has continuous Information vibration or shudder in the Always replace brake pads as com- steering wheel while braking, plete front or rear axle sets. have the vehicle be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 5-21...
  • Page 22: Parking Brake

    WARNING ized HYUNDAI dealer. • NEVER allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to To reduce the risk of SERIOUS touch the parking brake.
  • Page 23: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    Check Parking Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Only release the parking Brake Warning Light brake when you are seated by placing the ignition WARNING inside the vehicle with your switch to the ON posi- foot firmly on the brake pedal. tion (do not start the An Anti-Lock Braking System engine).
  • Page 24 ABS will not prevent a skid that problem with your ABS. Contact an results from sudden changes in authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon direction, such as trying to take a as possible corner too fast or making a sudden lane change.
  • Page 25: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    ESC applies braking pressure injury or death, contact your illuminate. Pull your car over to to any one of the vehicle's brakes HYUNDAI dealer as soon as a safe place and turn the engine and intervenes in the engine man- possible.
  • Page 26 Driving your vehicle ESC operation When operating Deactivating / Activating ESC When the ESC is in operation, the ESC ON condition ESC indicator light blinks: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ESC • When you apply your brakes under and the ESC OFF indicator conditions which may lock the lights illuminate for approximately...
  • Page 27 In the following situations, it may be WARNING better to activate ESC SPORT or deactivate ESC (ESC OFF): • If you deactivate ESC, ESC no • When using snow chains longer stabilizes the vehicle. • Driving in deep snow There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
  • Page 28 ESC system. When this tires and wheels are the same warning light illuminates have your size. Never drive the vehicle with vehicle inspected by an authorized different sized wheels and tires HYUNDAI dealer. installed. 5-28...
  • Page 29 Drive mode selection NOTICE WARNING When the ESC is on, the character- To prevent damage to the trans- istic of ESC varies according to Don't use ESC SPORT mode or mission: which drive mode is selected by ESC OFF while using a mini •...
  • Page 30: Vehicle Stability Management (Vsm)

    Driving your vehicle CUSTOM mode Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) You may select the drive mode you prefer from the display audio screen. The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) is a function of the Electronic • Select CUSTOM mode by pressing Stability Control (ESC) system. It the N button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 31: Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)

    This is nor- NOTICE checked authorized mal and it means your VSM is active. HYUNDAI dealer as soon as • The HAC does not operate when possible. the shift lever is in N (Neutral). • The HAC activates even though...
  • Page 32: Good Braking Practices

    LOCK/OFF posi- the brake pedal. HYUNDAI dealer for assistance. tion. However, the system is deacti- DO NOT drive with your foot resting Vehicles parked with the park- vated when ESC is OFF in N on the brake pedal.
  • Page 33 • Under some conditions your NOTICE parking brake can freeze in the • Be cautious when parking on a engaged position. This is most hill. Firmly engage the parking likely to happen when there is brake and place the shift lever in an accumulation of snow or ice the 1 gear when the vehicle is...
  • Page 34 OBU048142N Check Electronic Suspension If the ECS warning message comes on, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 5-34...
  • Page 35: Electronic Limited Slip Differential

    E E L L E E C C T T R R O O N N I I C C L L I I M M I I T T E E D D S S L L I I P P D D I I F F F F E E R R E E N N T T I I A A L L ( ( I I F F E E Q Q U U I I P P P P E E D D ) ) Electronic Limited Slip Differential Drive mode selection CUSTOM mode...
  • Page 36: Warning Messages

    To use the on, have the system checked by an Overheating of related parts will tem- Electronic Limited Slip Differential, authorized HYUNDAI dealer. porarily disable e-LSD. Wait until the equip the vehicle with the same tires vehicle cools down.
  • Page 37: Drive Mode Button

    D D R R I I V V E E M M O O D D E E I I N N T T E E G G R R A A T T E E D D C C O O N N T T R R O O L L S S Y Y S S T T E E M M DRIVE MODE Button The mode changes, whenever the ECO mode...
  • Page 38: N Button

    Driving your vehicle Limitation of ECO mode opera- SPORT mode N Button tion: SPORT mode manages If the following conditions occur while the driving dynamics by ECO mode is operating, the system automatically adjusting the operation is limited even though steering effort, the engine there is no change in ECO indicator.
  • Page 39 The mode changes, whenever the N N mode CUSTOM mode button is pressed. N mode selects the proper In CUSTOM mode, the driving mode among driver can select the drive ■ ■ N mode N Custom mode SPORT and SPORT+ for mode for each component each of the components they prefer on the display...
  • Page 40: Vehicle Characteristic

    Driving your vehicle Vehicle Characteristic The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE or N button on the steering wheel. DRIVE MODE Button N Button Component ECO mode NORMAL mode SPORT mode N mode CUSTOM mode...
  • Page 41: Cruise Control Operation

    C C R R U U I I S S E E C C O O N N T T R R O O L L Cruise Control operation • WARNING Do not use when: - Driving in heavy traffic or Take the following precautions: when traffic conditions make •...
  • Page 42 Driving your vehicle To set Cruise Control speed Information • During normal cruise control opera- tion, when the SET switch is activat- ed or reactivated after applying the brakes, the cruise control will ener- gize after approximately 3 seconds. This delay is normal. •...
  • Page 43 To increase Cruise Control To decrease Cruise Control To temporarily accelerate with speed speed the Cruise Control ON 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 toggle switch down (SET-) at the increased speed, the Cruise Control will maintain the...
  • Page 44 Driving your vehicle Cruise Control will be canceled To resume preset Cruising Information when: speed Each of the above actions will cancel Cruise Control operation (the set speed on the LCD display in the instrument cluster will go off), but only pressing the CRUISE button will turn the system off.
  • Page 45 To turn Cruise Control off OJS058032L • Press the CRUISE button (the cruise indicator light will go off). • Turn the vehicle OFF. 5-45...
  • Page 46: Hazardous Driving Conditions

    Driving your vehicle S S P P E E C C I I A A L L D D R R I I V V I I N N G G C C O O N N D D I I T T I I O O N N S S Hazardous Driving Conditions Rocking the Vehicle WARNING...
  • Page 47: Smooth Cornering

    Driving at Night Driving in the Rain Information Night driving presents more hazards Rain and wet roads can make driving The ESC system must be turned OFF than driving in the daylight. Here are dangerous. Here are a few things to before rocking the vehicle.
  • Page 48: Driving In Flooded Areas

    Driving your vehicle • Driving too fast through large pud- Driving in Flooded Areas Fuel, engine coolant and engine dles can affect your brakes. If you Avoid driving through flooded areas must go through puddles, try to Driving at higher speeds on the high- unless you are sure the water is no drive through them slowly.
  • Page 49: Winter Driving

    W W I I N N T T E E R R D D R R I I V V I I N N G G The severe weather conditions of Snow tires winter quickly wear out tires and We recommend you use snow tires when road temperature is below 7°C cause other problems.
  • Page 50: Winter Precautions

    (45°F) or you are driving on snowy cooling system. It is the only type of authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a or icy roads, the summer tires lose coolant that should be used because service station.
  • Page 51 HYUNDAI dealer and car to be sure the movement of the using a heated key. Handle the heat- most auto parts outlets. Do not use front wheels and the steering com- ed key with care to avoid injury.
  • Page 52 Driving your vehicle V V E E H H I I C C L L E E L L O O A A D D L L I I M M I I T T Two labels on your driver's door sill Cargo Weight GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) show how much weight your vehicle...
  • Page 53: Tire Loading Information Label

    Tire Loading Information Label The label located on the driver's door ■ Type A ■ Type C sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.
  • Page 54 Driving your vehicle Vehicle capacity weight Cargo capacity 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded 317 kg (699 lbs.) The cargo capacity of your vehicle on the vehicle. That weight may will increase or decrease depending Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi- not safely exceed the available on the weight and the number of...
  • Page 55 Example 1 ≥ ≥ Maximum Load Passenger Weight Cargo Weight (635 kg) (68 kg × 2 = 136 kg) (499 kg) (1400 lbs.) (150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.) (1100 lbs.) Example 2 ≥ ≥ Cargo Weight Maximum Load Passenger Weight (635 kg) (68 kg ×...
  • Page 56 Driving your vehicle Certification label NOTICE WARNING The certification label is located on Overloading your vehicle may the driver's door sill at the center pil- Overloading cause damage. Repairs would not lar and shows the maximum allow- be covered by your warranty. Do •...
  • Page 57: Trailer Towing

    T T R R A A I I L L E E R R T T O O W W I I N N G G We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. 5-57...

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