Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 28
Driving your vehicle
Warning messages
•
When there is a problem with the
WARNING
vehicle, a warning may sound and
a message may appear.
•
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 P
(Park) position, pull up the
EPB switch, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position. Take the
Smart Key with you when exit-
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ing the vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in
Release parking brake
P
(Park) with the parking
If the mentioned situation occurs,
brake set are at risk for mov-
depress the brake pedal and release
ing inadvertently and causing
EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
injury to yourself or others.
• When you try to drive with the EPB
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
applied, a warning will sound and a
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
message will appear.
touch the EPB switch. If the
• When the driver's seat belt is
EPB is released unintentional-
unfastened or the driver’s door is
ly, serious injury may occur.
open, when the engine hood is
•
Only release the EPB when
open with the shift lever in D
you are seated inside the
(Drive), or when the trunk is open
vehicle with your foot firmly
with the shift lever in R (Reverse),
on the brake pedal.
a warning message will be dis-
played with a warning sound.
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•
Do not apply the accelerator
•
A clicking sound may be heard
pedal while the parking brake is
while operating or releasing the
engaged. If you depress the
EPB. These conditions are normal
accelerator pedal with the EPB
and indicate that the EPB is func-
engaged, a warning will sound.
tioning properly.
•
Driving with the parking brake
•
When leaving your keys with a park-
on can overheat the braking sys-
ing attendant or assistant, make sure
tem and cause premature wear
to inform him/her how to operate
or damage to brake parts. Make
the EPB.
sure the EPB is released and the
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parking brake warning light
AUTO HOLD deactivating.
(
, red color) is off before driv-
Press brake pedal
ing.
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When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
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Driving your vehicle
EPB malfunction indicator
If this occurs, have the system
(if equipped)
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The EPB malfunction indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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Parking brake automatically locked
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold
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is activated, a warning will sound and
This warning light illuminates if the
a message will appear.
Engine Start/Stop button is changed
to the ON position and goes off in
approximately 3 seconds if the sys-
tem is operating normally.
If the EPB malfunction indicator
remains on, comes on while driving,
or does not come on when the
Engine Start/Stop button is changed
to the ON position, this indicates that
the EPB may have malfunctioned.
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NOTICE
Emergency braking
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If there is a problem with the brake
•
If the EPB warning light is still
If there is a noise or burning smell
pedal while driving, emergency brak-
on, we recommend that the sys-
after using the emergency brake,
ing is possible by pulling up and
tem be checked by an author-
have your vehicle checked by an
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
possible only while you are holding
soon as possible.
•
If the parking brake warning
the EPB switch.
light
(
, red color) does not
illuminate or blinks even though
When the EPB does not release
WARNING
the EPB switch was pulled up,
If the EPB does not release normal-
the EPB may not be applied.
Do not operate the parking
ly, contact an authorized HYUNDAI
•
If the parking brake warning
dealer by loading the vehicle on a
brake while the vehicle is mov-
light (
, red color) blinks when
ing except in an emergency sit-
flatbed tow truck and have the sys-
the EPB warning light is on,
tem checked.
uation. It could damage the
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press the switch, and then pull it
brake system and lead to a
up. Repeat this one more time. If
severe accident.
the EPB warning does not go
off, have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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During emergency braking the park-
ing brake warning light
(
, red
color) will illuminate to indicate the
system is operating.
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Driving your vehicle
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
To apply :
White
This feature helps keep the brake
White
applied when the shift lever is in D
(Drive), R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or
Sports Mode with the feature
enabled and when the brake pedal
has been depressed to stop the vehi-
Green
cle.
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2. When you stop the vehicle com-
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pletely by depressing the brake
1. With the driver's door, engine
pedal, the "AUTO HOLD" indicator
hood and trunk closed, fasten the
changes from white to green.
driver's seat belt or depress the
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
brake pedal and then press the
even if you release the brake
[AUTO HOLD] switch. The white
pedal.
"AUTO HOLD" indicator will come
on and the system will be in the
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
standby position.
released.
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To release :
To cancel :
WARNING
If you press the accelerator pedal
with the shift lever in R (Reverse), D
Light off
To prevent, unexpected and
(Drive) or Sports Mode, the Auto
sudden vehicle movement,
Hold will be released automatically
ALWAYS press your foot on the
and the vehicle will start to move.
brake pedal to cancel the Auto
The indicator changes from green to
Hold before you:
white.
- Drive downhill.
- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
WARNING
- Park the vehicle.
When the AUTO HOLD is auto-
matically released by depress-
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ing the accelerator pedal, always
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1. Depress the brake pedal.
take a look around your vehicle.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
Slowly depress the accelerator
The "AUTO HOLD" indicator will turn
pedal for a smooth start.
off.
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WARNING
In these cases, the parking brake
•
The Auto Hold does not operate
warning light (
, red color) illu-
when:
• Press the accelerator pedal
minates, the “AUTO HOLD” indi-
slowly when you start the
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened
cator color changes from green to
vehicle.
and driver's door is opened
white, and a message will be dis-
- The engine hood is opened
played with warning sound to
• For your safety, cancel the
inform you that EPB is automatical-
Auto Hold when you drive
- The trunk is opened
ly applied.
downhill, back up the vehicle
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
or park the vehicle.
•
If the "AUTO HOLD" indicator
- The EPB is applied
changes to yellow, the Auto Hold is
•
For your safety, the Auto Hold auto-
not working properly. Contact an
NOTICE
matically switches to EPB when:
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If there is a malfunction with the
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened
•
While operating Auto Hold, you may
driver's door, engine hood or
and driver's door is opened
hear mechanical noise. However, it is
trunk open detection system, the
- The engine hood is opened with the
normal operating noise.
Auto Hold may not work properly.
shift lever is in D (Drive)
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
- The trunk is opened with the shift
dealer.
lever is in R (Reverse)
- The vehicle stops for more than 10
minutes
- The vehicle stands on a steep slope
- The vehicle moves several times
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Warning messages
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AUTO HOLD deactivating.
Press brake pedal to deactivate
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Press brake pedal
AUTO HOLD
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Parking brake automatically locked
When the conversion from Auto Hold
If you did not apply the brake pedal
When the EPB is applied from Auto
to EPB is not working properly a
when you release the Auto Hold by
Hold, a warning will sound and a
warning will sound and a message
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
message will appear.
will appear.
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
NOTICE
When this message is displayed,
the Auto Hold and EPB may not
operate. For your safety, depress
the brake pedal.
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Driving your vehicle
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(Continued)
• On roads where the road sur-
WARNING
face is pitted or has different
surface height.
An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
• Tire chains are installed on
your vehicle.
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
The safety features of an ABS
improper or dangerous driving
or ESC equipped vehicle should
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
not be tested by high speed
cle control is improved during
driving or cornering. This could
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emergency braking, always
endanger the safety of yourself
maintain a safe distance
or others.
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
between you and objects ahead
Close door, hood, trunk, and fasten
of you. Vehicle speeds should
seatbelt
always be reduced during
ABS is an electronic braking system
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
extreme road conditions. The
that helps prevent a braking skid.
switch, if the driver’s door, engine
braking distance for cars
ABS allows the driver to steer and
hood and trunk are not closed or the
equipped with ABS or ESC may
brake at the same time.
driver’s seat belt is unfastened, a
be longer than for those without
warning will sound and a message
these systems in the following
will appear on the LCD display. Press
road conditions.
the [AUTO HOLD] button again after
• Drive your vehicle at reduced
closing the driver’s door, engine
speeds during the following
hood and trunk and fastening the
conditions:
seat belt.
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
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Using ABS
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
WARNING
ty. Always steer moderately when
To obtain the maximum benefit from
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
your ABS in an emergency situation,
ing wheel movement can still cause
If the ABS warning light (
) is
do not attempt to modulate your
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
on and stays on, you may have a
brake pressure and do not try to
traffic or off the road.
problem with the ABS. Your
pump your brakes. Depress your
power brakes will work normally.
brake pedal as hard as possible.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
To reduce the risk of serious
When you apply your brakes under
tem may result in a longer stopping
injury or death, contact your
conditions which may lock the
distance than for vehicles equipped
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-
wheels, you may hear sounds from
with a conventional brake system.
sible.
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
normal and it means your ABS is
on for several seconds after the
active.
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
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position. During that time, the ABS
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
will go through self-diagnosis and the
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
light will go off if everything is nor-
Always maintain a safe distance from
mal. If the light stays on, you may
the vehicle in front of you.
have a problem with your ABS.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
results from sudden changes in
dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Electronic Stability Control
WARNING
(ESC)
When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
Never drive too fast for the road
and apply your brakes continu-
conditions or too quickly when
ously, the ABS will be active con-
cornering. The ESC system will
tinuously and the ABS warning
not prevent accidents.
light
(
) may illuminate. Pull
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
your car over to a safe place and
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
turn the engine off.
on wet surfaces can result in
Restart the engine. If the ABS
severe accidents.
warning light is off, then your ABS
system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
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lem with your ABS system.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
The Electronic Stability Control
dealer as soon as possible.
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
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ESC checks where you are steering
and where the vehicle is actually
When you jump start your vehicle
going. ESC applies braking pressure
because of a drained battery, the ABS
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
warning light (
) may turn on at the
and intervenes in the engine man-
same time. This happens because of
agement system to assist the driver
the low battery voltage. It does not
with keeping the vehicle on the
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
intended path. It is not a substitute
Have the battery recharged before
for safe driving practices. Always
driving the vehicle.
adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
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ESC operation
When operating
• When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the
ESC ON condition
When the Engine Start/Stop
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
button is in the ON position,
When the Engine Start/Stop button
may not increase even if you press
the ESC and the ESC OFF
is in the ON position, the ESC and
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
indicator lights illuminate for
the ESC OFF indicator lights illumi-
to maintain the stability and traction
approximately three sec-
nate for approximately three seconds
of the vehicle and does not indicate
onds. After both lights go
and goes off, then the ESC is turned
a problem.
off, the ESC is enabled.
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
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active.
• When the ESC activates, the
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
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
• State 2
Indicator lights
To cancel ESC operation :
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
• State 1
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
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When the Engine Start/Stop button
Press the ESC OFF button continu-
is pressed to the ON position, the
ously for more than 3 seconds. The
ESC indicator light illuminates, then
ESC OFF indicator light and mes-
goes off if the ESC system is operat-
sage illuminates and a warning
ing normally.
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chime sounds. In this state, both the
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
traction control function of ESC
ever the ESC is operating.
The ESC OFF indicator light and
(engine management) and the brake
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
message will illuminate. In this state,
control function of ESC
(braking
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the traction control function of ESC
management) are disabled.
the ESC system. When this warning
(engine management) is disabled,
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
light illuminates, have the vehicle
but the brake control function of ESC
placed to the OFF position when
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
(braking management) still operates.
ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon
dealer as soon as possible.
restarting the engine, the ESC will
automatically turn on again.
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The ESC OFF indicator light comes
ESC OFF usage
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on when the ESC is turned off with
When Driving
the button.
To prevent damage to the trans-
The ESC OFF mode should only be
mission:
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one
WARNING
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
axle to spin excessively while
stopping operation of the ESC to
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
When the ESC is blinking, this
maintain wheel torque.
warning (
, red color) lights
indicates the ESC is active:
To turn ESC off while driving, press
are displayed. The repairs would
Drive slowly and NEVER
the ESC OFF button while driving on
not be covered by the vehicle
attempt to accelerate. NEVER
a flat road surface.
warranty. Reduce engine power
turn the ESC off while the ESC
and do not spin the wheel(s)
indicator light is blinking or you
excessively while these lights
may lose control of the vehicle
are displayed.
resulting in an accident.
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• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
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illuminated).
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC
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system to malfunction. Before
Turning the ESC off does not affect
replacing tires, make sure all four
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tires and wheels are the same
tion.
size. Never drive the vehicle with
different sized tires and wheels
installed.
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Vehicle Stability Management
VSM operation
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(VSM)
VSM ON condition
The VSM does not operate when:
The Vehicle Stability Management
The VSM operates when:
•
Driving on bank road such as gradi-
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
• The Electronic Stability Control
ent or incline.
Stability Control
(ESC) system. It
(ESC) is on.
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
•
Driving rearward.
• Vehicle speed is approximately
when accelerating or braking sud-
•
ESC OFF indicator light is on.
above 9 mph (15 km/h) on curve
denly on wet, slippery and rough
•
EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-
roads.
roads where traction over the four
ing light (
) is on.
tires can suddenly become uneven.
• Vehicle speed is approximately
above 12 mph (20 km/h) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
WARNING
When operating
Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
When you apply your brakes under
Management (VSM):
conditions which may activate the
• ALWAYS check the speed and
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
the distance to the vehicle
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
stitute for safe driving prac-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
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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VSM OFF condition
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
NOTICE
To cancel VSM operation, press the
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
•
The HAC does not operate when
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
light (
) will illuminate.
backwards when starting a vehicle
(Neutral).
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
from a stop on a hill. The system
•
The HAC activates even though
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
operates the brakes automatically for
the ESC
(Electronic Stability
light will go out.
approximately 2 seconds and releas-
Control) is off but does not acti-
es the brake after 2 seconds or when
vate when the ESC has malfunc-
the accelerator pedal is depressed.
WARNING
tioned.
If ESC indicator light
(
) or
WARNING
EPS warning light (
) stays
on, your vehicle may have a mal-
Always be ready to depress the
function with the VSM system.
accelerator pedal when starting
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When the warning light illumi-
off on a incline.The HAC activates
nates have the vehicle checked
only for approximately 2 seconds.
by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er as soon as possible.
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 same
size. Never drive the vehicle with
different sized tires and wheels
installed.
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Driving your vehicle
Good braking practices
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
WARNING
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
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
parking, always come to a com-
to one side.
and stop in a safe location.
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
the shift lever into the P (Park)
lightly until the braking action returns
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
position, then apply the parking
to normal, taking care to keep the
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
brake, and place the Engine
vehicle under control at all times. If
ward.
Start/Stop button in the OFF
the braking action does not return to
position.
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and call an authorized
Vehicles parked with the park-
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
ing brake not applied or not
fully engaged may roll inadver-
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
tently and may cause injury to
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
the driver and others. ALWAYS
constant pedal pressure can result in
apply the parking brake before
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
exiting the vehicle.
and possibly even brake failure.
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