Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

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Your car uses a roof antenna to receive

Roof Antenna

both AM and FM broadcast signals.

This antenna is a removable type. To

remove the antenna, turn the antenna

counterclockwise. To install the an-

tenna, turn the antenna clockwise.

CAUTION:

o Be sure to remove the antenna

before washing the car in an auto-

matic car wash or it may be dam-

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aged.

o Before entering a place with a low

height clearance, be sure to adjust

the roof antenna low.

o When reinstalling your antenna, it

is important that it is fully tight-

ened to ensure proper reception.

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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust gases are potentially lethal. If at any time engine exhaust gas is detected within the passenger

compartment, move the vehicle to an open area and open all windows.

o Never inhale exhaust gas

Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide which is colourless and odourless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and

can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

o Exhaust System Maintenance

Ensure that the exhaust system is maintained in good condition and is free from excessive corrosion and damage

which may result in leakage. If the vehicle is driven over an object which strikes the exhaust system, ensure that

the exhaust system is inspected at the first available opportunity to ensure that no leakage exists.

o Confined Areas

Do not run the engine in confined spaces, allowing the engine to idle in a garage, even when the doors are open

is dangerous practice. Only start the engine immediately prior to moving the vehicle out of the garage.

o Prolonged Idling

If it is necessary to allow the vehicle to idle for prolonged periods, ensure that the heating system air intake control

is set to the "Fresh" position, the blower is set to high speed operation and that the vehicle is standing in an open

area.

o Load Carrying

If it is necessary to carry long objects which do not permit the boot lid to be fully closed, the side windows must

remain closed and the heating air intake control set to the "Fresh" position with the blower running at the highest

speed setting.

To ensure correct operation of the heater system, the air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen must not be

obstructed by snow leaves etc..

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BEFORE STARTING THE

TO START THE ENGINE

ENGINE

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9. When you turn the ignition switch to

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Before you start the engine, you should

"ON" check that all appropriate warn-

COMBINATION IGNITION

ing lights are operating and that you

SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK

always:

have sufficient fuel.

o If your Hyundai is equipped with a

Look around the vehicle to be sure

10.Check the operation of warning lights

manual transaxle, place the shift

there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil

and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"

lever in neutral and depress the clutch

or water or other indications of pos-

position.

pedal fully.

sible trouble.

o If your Hyundai has an automatic

After entering the car check to be

transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"

sure the parking brake is engaged.

(park).

Check that all windows, and lights

WARNING

o To start the engine, insert the ignition

are clean.

(DIESEL ENGINE):

key and turn it to the "START" posi-

Check that the interior and exterior

tion. Release it as soon as the en-

To ensure that sufficient vacuum ex-

mirrors are clean and in position.

gine starts. Do not hold the key in the

ists within the brake system during

Check your seat, seatback and

"START" position for more than 15

cold weather start-up conditions, it

headrestraint to be sure they are in

seconds.

is necessary to run the engine at idle

their proper positions.

for several seconds after starting the

Close all doors.

NOTE:

engine.

Fasten your seat belt and be sure

For safety, the engine will not start if

that all other occupants have fas-

the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"

tened theirs.

Position (automatic transaxle).

Turn off all lights and accessories

that are not needed.

WARNING:

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots, etc.) may interfere with your

ability to use the brake and accelera-

tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).

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KEY POSITIONS

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NOTE:

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

Do not hold the key in the "START"

position for more than 15 seconds.

When the key is removed, the steering

WARNING:

column lock will be activated and will

The engine must never be turned off

o "ON"

engage when the steering wheel is turned

and the key removed from the igni-

to the appropriate position. It is not

When the key is at the "ON" position,

tion key cylinder whilst the vehicle is

necessary to turn the wheel until locked

the ignition and all accessories are

in motion since the steering lock will

available for use.

each time the key is removed since in

operate and control of the vehicle

If the engine is not running, the key

the event of any unauthorised attempt

will be lost.

should not be left at this position since

at removal, the lock will become effec-

the battery will become discharged and

tive as soon as the steering wheel is

damage to the ignition system may

turned. To unlock the steering, insert

ACC

also result. For information regarding

the key and turn to the "ACC" position.

LOCK

engine starting, refer to "STARTING

If the steering is locked, it may be

THE ENGINE".

necessary to rock the steering wheel

slightly to facilitate turning the key.

o "ACC"

Under no circumstances should the

When the ignition key is at the "ACC"

key be forced since breakage of the key

position, the radio and other accesso-

will occur.

START

ries may be used.

o "LOCK"

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The ignition key may only be inserted or

o "START"

removed at this position.

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the key.

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STARTING

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NOTE:

To Remove the Ignition Key

Starting The Petrol Engine

Do not operate the starter for more

than 15 seconds continuously or

ACC

continue to operate the starter after

LOCK

the engine has started to avoid dam-

aging the starter motor. If the engine

makes a false start, allow it and the

starter motor to come to rest before

attempting to start the engine again.

START

Never attempt to start the engine with

the transaxle in gear.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

whilst starting the engine. Allow the

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engine to idle for 20 seconds or so

Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"

Ensure that the transaxle is in neu-

before driving the vehicle.

position.

tral and that the clutch pedal is held

Simultaneously push and turn the

depressed (manual transaxle) or the

ignition key counterclockwise from

transaxle selector is at the "P" posi-

the "ACC" position to the "LOCK"

tion (automatic transaxle vehicle).

CAUTION:

position.

Turn the ignition key to and hold at

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

The key can be removed in the

the "Start" position until the engine

whilst idling. Never allow the vehicle

"LOCK" position.

starts. When the engine has started,

to idle or warm up in a confined

release the key.

space (ie garage) longer than is nec-

essary to move the vehicle into an

open area.

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3. After turning the ignition key to the

NOTE:

Starting The Diesel Engine

"ON" position, make certain all warn-

If the engine does not start 10 sec-

ENGINE COLD

ing lights and gauges are function-

onds after the preheating is complet-

o Turn the ignition key to position "ON"

ing properly before starting the en-

ed, turn the ignition key once more

and wait for the pre-heat indicator

gine.

to the "LOCK" position, and then to

light to go out.

4. On vehicles equipped with the die-

the "ON" position, in order to pre-

o Operate the starter until the engine

sel preheat indicator light, turn the

heat again.

ignition key to the "ON" position.

runs.

The diesel pre-heat indicator light

ENGINE WARM

will first illuminate in amber, and

WARNING:

Operate the starter. If the engine does

then after a short time, the amber

Be sure that the clutch is fully de-

not respond on the first attempt, wait

illumination will goes off, indicating

pressed when starting a manual

several seconds and try again using the

that preheating is completed.

transaxle vehicle. This will prevent

pre-heat.

sudden movement should the ve-

hicle be started in gear without the

clutch depressed. Otherwise there is

the potential to cause damage to the

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vehicle or injury to a person inside

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or outside of the vehicle as a result of

NORMAL CONDITIONS

this sudden vehicle movement.

The Starting Procedure:

1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.

5. Turn the ignition key to the "START"

2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and

position and release it when the en-

place the gearshift lever (manual

gine starts.

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transaxle) in neutral or the selector

lever (automatic transaxle) in "P"

(park) position.

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Always ensure that the periodic main-

STARTING AND STOPPING

FUEL ECONOMY

tenance services are performed by a

THE ENGINE FOR TURBO

Hyundai authorised repairer at the

The following suggestions are made to

CHARGER INTERCOOLER

time and/or mileage intervals speci-

assist in achieving the greatest degree

(DIESEL ENGINE)

of fuel economy.

fied.

Use the air conditioning only when

(1) Do not race the engine or suddenly

Maintaining a constant check on fuel

necessary.

accelerate the engine immediately

consumption will enable the most

after starting it. If the engine is cold,

economical use pattern and driving

allow the engine to idle for several

style to be adopted.

seconds before it is driven to ensure

Avoid using the vehicle for very short

sufficient lubrication of the turbo

journeys if possible, particularly when

charger unit.

a cold start is involved.

(2) After high speed or extended driv-

Ensure that tyre pressures are main-

ing, requiring a heavy engine load,

tained at the correct level.

the engine should be allowed to idle

Use only the recommended grade of

about 1 minute before turning it off.

fuel.

This idle time will allow the turbo

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight,

charger to cool prior to shutting the

and if a roof rack is in use, remove it

engine off.

as soon as possible after use.

Anticipate the road and conditions

ahead to enable adjustments in speed

to be made smoothly. Avoid heavy

WARNING:

acceleration and sharp braking.

Do not turn the engine off immedi-

Avoid cruising at unnecessary high

ately after it has been subjected to a

speeds.

heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or turbo

charger unit.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

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o When slippery conditions are en-

CAUTION:

countered, increased caution

o Do not attempt to engage reverse

should be exercised when gear

gear when the car is in motion.

changing, braking or accelerat-

o To avoid damaging the selector

ing. Abrupt changes in speed may

mechanism, do not use the gear

cause a loss of traction or control

shift lever as a hand rest. Release

of the vehicle.

the lever immediately the shift is

o During cold weather, shifting may

completed.

be difficult until the transaxle lu-

o To avoid premature clutch wear,

bricant has warmed up. This is

do not use the clutch pedal as a

normal and not harmful to the

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foot rest, and do not hold the

transaxle.

The five speed fully synchronized

vehicle on a gradient using the

o If you 've come to a complete stop

transaxle is controlled by a floor mounted

clutch.

and it's hard to shift into 1st or

shift lever upon which the shift pattern

o Ensure that the engine is not over-

R(Reverse), put the shift lever in

is indicated. It is important that when

revved by upshifting before the

N(Neutral) position and release the

changing gear, the clutch pedal is fully

tachometer needle enters the red

clutch. Press the clutch pedal back

depressed to avoid transaxle damage.

zone.

down, and then shift into 1st or

o Do not coast with the shift lever at

R(Reverse) gear position.

the neutral position.

o Do not use the shift lever as a

o When descending long gradients,

handrest during driving, as this

make use of the engine braking to

can result in premature wear of the

assist the footbrake to avoid brake

transaxle shift forks.

fade or over-heating.

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Using the Clutch

RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS

WARNING:

The clutch should be pressed all the

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

way to the floor before shifting, then

Shift

Recommended

o Do not make quick steering wheel

released slowly. Do not rest your foot

from-to

mph (km/h)

movements, such as sharp lane

on the clutch pedal whilst driving.

1-2

15 (20)

changes or fast, sharp turns.

This can cause unnecessary wear.

o Always wear your seat belts.

2-3

25 (40)

Do not partially engage the clutch to

In a collision, an unbelted person

hold the car on an incline. This causes

3-4

35 (55)

is significantly more likely to die

unnecessary wear.

4-5

45 (75)

than a person wearing a seat belt.

Use the parking brake to hold the car on

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

an incline. Do not operate the clutch

creased if you lose control of your

pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

The shift points as shown above are

vehicle at highway speeds.

recommended for optimum fuel

o Loss of control often occurs if two

economy and performance.

or more wheels drop off the road-

way and the driver oversteers to

NOTE:

reenter the roadway.

The shift points are recommended

o In the event your vehicle leaves

and should only be used in the ap-

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

propriate driving conditions.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

o Never exceed posted speed limits.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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NOTE:

o R (Reverse):

Depress the brake pedal and

push the button when shifting.

With the selector in this position, re-

Push the button when shifting.

verse gear will be engaged. The engine

The selector lever can be shifted

may not be started with the selector in

freely.

this position.

For optimum fuel economy, accelerate

gradually. The transaxle will automati-

cally shift to the second, third and

CAUTION:

overdrive gears.

The selector must NEVER be shifted

to the "R" position whilst the vehicle

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is in motion.

The highly efficient Hyundai automatic

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transaxle has four forward speeds and

Selector Positions

one reverse speed. It has a conven-

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tional shift pattern as shown in the

o P (Park):

o N (Neutral):

illustration. At night, with the first posi-

tion of the multi-function switch, the

With the selector in this position, no

appropriate symbol on the shift pattern

drive is transmitted from the engine and

gear is selected and no drive is trans-

indicator will be illuminated according

the transaxle output and therefore the

mitted from the engine. The engine may

to the range selected.

front wheels locked. The engine may be

be started with the selector in this

started with the selector in this position.

position.

CAUTION:

Never shift into "R" or "P" position

CAUTION:

whilst the vehicle is moving.

The selector must NEVER be shifted

Do not coast with the selector at the

to the "P" position whilst the vehicle

"N" position.

is in motion, otherwise serious

transaxle damage will result.

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o D (Drive):

o L (Low Gear):

With the selector in this position, first

CAUTION:

gear will be engaged from rest. No

gear will be engaged from rest and the

o Shift into "R" and "P" only when

upshift will occur regardless of vehicle

transmission will automatically upshift

the vehicle has completely

to second, third and fourth depending

speed and throttle opening. The engine

stopped.

upon the vehicle speed, throttle posi-

may not be started with the selector in

o Do not accelerate the engine in

tion and the position of the overdrive

this position.

reverse

or any of the forward

switch. The engine may not be started

positions with the brakes applied.

with the selector in this position.

o Always apply the footbrake when

CAUTION:

shifting from "P" or "N", to "R",

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Do not move the selector to the "L"

"D", "2" or "L" position.

o 2 (Second Gear):

position when the vehicle speed is in

o Do not use the "P" (Park) position

excess of 50 m.p.h.

in place of the parking brake. Al-

With the selector in this position, first

ways set the parking brake, shift

gear will be engaged from rest. The

the transaxle into "P" (Park) and

transmission will upshift to second gear

turn off the ignition when you leave

depending upon the vehicle speed and

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the vehicle, even momentarily.

throttle position. No upshift to third or

NOTE:

Never leave the vehicle unattend-

fourth will occur. The engine may not be

o The brake pedal should be de-

ed whilst the engine is running.

started with the selector in this position.

pressed when shifting from NEU-

o Check the automatic transaxle fluid

TRAL to a forward or reverse gear.

level regularly, and add fluid as

o The brake pedal fully depressed in

necessary.

CAUTION:

order to move the shift lever from

See the maintenance schedule for

Do not move the selector to the 2

the "P" (Park) position to any of

the proper fluid recommendation.

position when the vehicle speed is in

the other posi-tions.

excess of 60 m.p.h.

o It is always possible to shift from

"R", "N", "D", "2", "L" position.

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When the overdrive switch is turned

When descending steep gradients

Overdrive Switch

"ON", the transaxle functions as a fully

where engine braking is required, the

automatic four speed unit with the maxi-

selector should be placed at the "2"

mum fuel economy potential of the

or "L" position depending upon the

vehicle being realized.

vehicle speed.

When climbing steep gradients us-

ing large throttle openings, the

transaxle may repeatedly change

between two adjacent ratios. This is

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a normal characteristic and may be

General Operating Instructions

prevented by cancelling the over-

drive facility if the shifting occurs

The button in the selector handle

between third and fourth ratios, se-

must be depressed before the selec-

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lecting position "2" if the shifting

tor can be moved.

The overdrive switch prevents the

occurs between third and second

The engine may only be started when

transaxle upshifting higher than third

ratios or selecting position "1" if the

the selector is at position "P" or "N".

gear when the switch is turned "OFF".

shifting occurs between first and

Ensure that the footbrake is firmly

The transaxle will start from rest in first

second ratios.

applied when shifting from "P" or "N"

gear and upshift to second and third

Never move the selector to or from

to "D", "2", "L" or "R" and vice versa.

gear depending upon the roadspeed

the "P" or "N" position with the accel-

Always engage the parking brake

and throttle opening but will not upshift

erator depressed.

when the vehicle is unattended, never

to fourth gear. When the overdrive switch

Ensure that the overdrive switch is at

use the "P" position in place of the

is turned "ON", the transaxle will start

the "ON" position for maximum

parking brake.

from rest in first gear and will upshift,

economy.

Under normal circumstances, the se-

depending upon roadspeed and throttle

If rapid acceleration is required, fully

lector should be placed in the "D"

opening to second, third and fourth

depress the accelerator pedal. In

position and the transaxle allowed to

gear. Therefore, when the overdrive

this condition, the kickdown mecha-

select the most ideal ratio for the

switch is turned "OFF", the transaxle

nism will be operated and the

circumstances. In this position maxi-

performs as a three speed unit and the

transaxle will automatically down-

mum fuel economy will be achieved.

overdrive warning light located in the

shift according to the vehicle speed.

instrument cluster will be illuminated.

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The automatic transaxle may be used

to great effect if the vehicle becomes

o Excessive depressing of the

stuck in snow or mud by allowing the

WARNING:

accelerater pedal under the tyres

vehicle to be rocked to and fro. The

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

slip condition such as moving out

engine speed should be held at ap-

o Do not make quick steering wheel

of the mud or fresh snow etc, may

proximately 1,000rpm by means of

movements, such as sharp lane

cause severe damage to the trans-

the accelerator pedal and the selec-

changes or fast, sharp turns.

mission. If this condition exists, it

tor lever moved between the "D" and

o Always wear your seat belts.

may be adviseable to have the

"R" positions to induce a rocking

In a collision, an unbelted person

vehicle towed.

motion.

is significantly more likely to die

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

than a person wearing a seat belt.

with the brakes applied and the se-

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

lector at the "R", "D", "2" or "L"

creased if you lose control of your

position.

vehicle at highway speeds.

Turn the overdrive switch on for good

o Loss of control often occurs if two

fuel economy and smooth driving.

or more wheels drop off the road-

But if engine braking is needed in the

way and the driver oversteers to

"D" range or if repeated upshifting

reenter the roadway.

and downshifting between the 3rd

o In the event your vehicle leaves

and 4th gear is needed when climb-

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

ing a gentle slope, it is recommended

Instead, slow down before pulling

that the overdrive switch be turned

back into the travel lanes.

off. Turn the overdrive switch back

o Never exceed posted speed limits.

on immediately afterward.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE TRACTION CON-

(ABS)

TROL SYSTEM (BTCS)

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(Not all models)

WARNING:

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is

On slippery road surfaces, the traction

ABS (ESP) will not prevent accidents

designed to prevent wheel lock-up dur-

control system (TCS) limits the drive

due to improper or dangerous driv-

ing sudden braking or on hazardous

wheels from spinning excessively, thus

ing maneuvers. Even though vehicle

road surfaces. The ABS control module

helping the car to accelerate. It also

control is improved during emer-

monitors the wheel speed and controls

provides sufficient driving force and

gency braking, always maintain a

the pressure applied to each brake.

steering performance as the car turns

safe distance between you and ob-

Thus, in emergency situations or on

at accelerated speeds.

jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should

slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle

always be reduced during extreme

control during braking.

SLIP Control

road conditions.

The braking distance for cars

Limits the drive wheels from spinning

NOTE:

equipped with an anti-lock braking

excessively during starting or whilst

A click sound may be heard in the

system may be longer than for those

making accelerated turns on slippery

engine compartment when the ve-

without it, in the following road con-

roads to avoid losing the driving force of

hicle begins to move after the engine

ditions.

the front wheels.

is started. These conditions are nor-

mal and indicate that the anti-lock

o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-

Driving hints

brake system (Electronic Stability

covered roads.

o Driving with tyre chains installed.

TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be

Program) is functioning properly.

o Driving on roads where the road

sure to decelerate the car sufficiently

surface is pitted or has different

before entering curves.

During ABS (ESP) operation, a slight

surface height.

pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal

when the brakes are applied. Also, a

These roads should be driven at

noise may be heard in the engine com-

reduced speeds. The safety features

partment whilst braking. These condi-

of an ABS (ESP) equipped vehicle

tions are normal and indicate that the

should not be tested by high speed

anti-lock brake system is functioning

driving or cornering. This could en-

properly.

danger the safety of yourself or oth-

ers.

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TCS ON Mode

Indicator and Warning

CAUTION:

In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in

The indicator should illuminate when

When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP

the instrument cluster will not be illumi-

the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START",

control has been activated. It also

nated.

but should go out after three seconds.

means that the road is slippery or

If the indicator does not illuminate, have

your car is accelerating excessively.

NOTE:

it checked by an Hyundai authorised

In this situation, release foot pres-

1) Turn off the engine. Then restart

repairer.

sure from the accelerator pedal and

the engine, and the TCS mode will

maintain moderate speed.

automatically turn "ON".

Should there be any unusual conditions

2) When the traction control is oper-

in the device, TCS illuminates as a

ating properly, you can feel a slight

warning.

pulsation in the vehicle. This is

If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a

WARNING:

only the effect of brake control and

safe place and stop the engine.

Traction control is only a driving aid;

indicates nothing unusual.

Then, start the engine again to check if

all normal precautions for driving in

3) When the engine starts, a click is

the TCS indicator goes out.

inclement weather and on slippery

heard from the engine compart-

If the indicator remains lit even after the

driving surfaces should be observed.

ment; however, this is only the

engine has been started, have your car

sound of traction control being

checked by an Hyundai authorised re-

checked.

pairer.

4) When moving out of the mud or

fresh snow, pressing the accelera-

NOTE:

tor pedal may not cause the en-

When TCS illuminates, traction con-

gine speed to increase.

trol is automatically deactivated for

safety.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY

PROGRAM (ESP)

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Factors including speed, road condi-

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(Not all models)

tions and driver steering input can all

ESP ON/OFF Mode

affect whether ESP will be effective in

When the ESP is operating, the ESP

preventing a loss of control. It is still

indicator in the instrument cluster will

your responsibility to drive and corner

blink.

at reasonable speeds and to leave a

If you turn the system off by pressing

sufficient margin of safety.

the ESP switch, the ESP-OFF indica-

tor will come on and stay on. In the

ESP-OFF mode, the stability control

will be deactivated. Adjust your driving

CAUTION:

accordingly. To turn the system back

Driving with varying tyre or wheel

on, press the switch again. The ESP-

size may cause the ESP system to

OFF indicator should go off.

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malfunction. When replacing tyres,

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

make sure they are the same size as

NOTE:

system is designed to stabilise the

your original tyres.

The ESP mode will automatically be

vehicle during cornering manuevers.

turned ON after the engine is turned

ESP checks where you are steering

off and restarted.

and where the vehicle is actually going.

ESP applies the brakes at individual

wheels and intervenes in the engine

WARNING:

management system to stabilize the

Electronic stability program is a driv-

vehicle.

ing aid; all normal precautions for

driving in inclement weather and on

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

slippery road surfaces should be

system is an electronic system de-

observed.

signed to help the driver maintain ve-

hicle control under adverse conditions.

It is not a substitute for safe driving

practices.

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