Anti-Lock Brake System; Traction Control System (Tcs) - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
the parking brake and place the gear selector
lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your car is
facing downhill, turn the front wheels into the
curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your
car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car from rolling.
If there is no curb or if it is required by other
conditions to keep the car from rolling, block
the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an accu-
mulation of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is
a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block
the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transmission to overheat. Always use the
brake pedal or parking brake.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking
or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS control
module monitors the wheel speed and controls
the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in
emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will
increase vehicle control during braking.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may
be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
engine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. These
engine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. These
conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the
anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-
erly. erly. erly. erly. erly.
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe
distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.
distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with
an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer
than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road
conditions. conditions.
conditions. conditions. conditions.
o o o o o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads. roads.
roads. roads. roads.
o o o o o Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
o o o o o Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering.
This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or
others. others. others. others. others.
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed)
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessively, thus helping the car to acceler-
ate. It also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the car turns at acceler-
ated speeds.
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