Hyundai Veloster (2019 year). Instruction

Convenient features of your vehicle

Liftgate

• The support rod must be insert-

WARNING

ed completely into the hole pro-

Opening the liftgate

vided whenever you inspect the

•

Before closing the hood,

engine compartment. This will

ensure all obstructions are

prevent the hood from becom-

removed from around the

ing dislodged and falling and

hood opening.

causing potential injury.

•

Always double check to be

sure that the hood is firmly

latched before driving away.

Closing the hood

Check there is no hood open

1. Before closing the hood, check in

warning light or message dis-

and around the engine compart-

played on the instrument clus-

ment to ensure the following:

ter. Driving with the hood

- Any tools or other loose objects

opened may cause a total loss

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are removed from the engine

of visibility, which might

room area or hood opening area

result in an accident.

Before attempting to open the lift-

gate, make sure the vehicle is in

- All glove, rags, or other com-

•

Do not move the vehicle with

PARK (P). To open the liftgate, per-

bustible material is removed

the hood in the raised posi-

form the following:

from the engine compartment

tion, as vision is obstructed,

1. Unlock all doors with the Door

- All filler caps are tightly and cor-

which might result in an acci-

dent, and the hood could fall

Unlock button on your remote key

rectly installed

or smart key. Press the liftgate

or be damaged.

2. Lower the hood halfway

(lifted

handle button and open the lift-

approximately 12 inches (30 cm)

gate.

from the closed position) and push

2. Press and hold the Liftgate Unlock

down to securely lock in place.

button on the remote key or smart

Then double check to be sure the

key. Press the liftgate handle but-

hood is secure. If the hood can be

raised slightly, it is not securely

ton and open the liftgate.

locked. Open it again and close it

3. With the Smart Key in your pos-

with more force.

session, press the liftgate handle

button and open the liftgate.

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Closing the liftgate

NOTICE

Emergency liftgate safety

release

Make certain that you close the

liftgate before driving your vehi-

cle. Possible damage may occur

to the liftgate struts and mounting

hinges if the liftgate is not closed

prior to driving.

WARNING

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Lower the liftgate lid and press down

until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid

Your vehicle is equipped with an

is securely fastened, always check

emergency liftgate safety release

by trying to pull it up again without

lever located on the bottom of the lift-

pressing the liftgate handle button.

gate inside the vehicle.

Information

To unlock and open the liftgate man-

ually from inside the luggage com-

In cold and wet climates, door lock

partment, perform the following

and door mechanisms may not work

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steps:

properly due to freezing conditions.

Do not hold on to or try to pull

1. Insert the mechanical key from the

on the liftgate strut. Be aware

key fob or a small screwdriver into

WARNING

that the deformation of the lift-

the slot at the bottom of the liftgate

gate strut may cause vehicle

inside the luggage compartment.

The liftgate swings upward.

damage and risk of injury.

Make sure no objects or people

are near the rear of the vehicle

when opening the liftgate.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the

Fuel Filler Door

right to engage the safety release

Opening the fuel filler door

lever.

3. Push the liftgate outward and

upward.

WARNING

•

Be aware of the location of the

emergency liftgate safety

release lever in your vehicle

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and know how to open the lift-

gate using the safety release

3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward

lever.

to access the fuel tank cap.

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•

No one should be allowed to

4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),

The fuel filler door is opened from

turn it counterclockwise. You may

occupy the luggage compart-

ment of the vehicle at any time.

inside the vehicle using the fuel filler

hear a hissing noise as the pres-

door release lever.

sure inside the tank equalizes.

The luggage compartment is a

very dangerous location in the

1. Turn the engine off. Locate the fuel

5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

event of a crash.

filler door release lever on the floor

on the left side of the driver seat.

Information

•

Use the release lever for emer-

gencies only. Use extreme cau-

2. Pull up on the release lever.

If the fuel filler door does not open

tion, especially while the vehi-

because ice has formed around it, tap

cle is in motion.

lightly or push on the door to break

the ice and release the door. Do not

pry on the door. If necessary, spray

around the door with an approved de-

icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-

freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm

place and allow the ice to melt.

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Closing the fuel filler door

WARNING

•

Do not get back into a vehicle

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

once you have begun refuel-

clockwise until it "clicks" one time.

Gasoline is highly flammable

ing. You can generate a build-

2. Close the fuel filler door until it is

and explosive. Failure to follow

up of static electricity by

latched securely.

these guidelines may result in

touching, rubbing or sliding

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

against any item or fabric

capable of producing static

•

Read and follow all warnings

electricity. Static electricity

posted at the gas station.

discharge can ignite fuel

•

Before refueling, note the

vapors causing a fire. If you

location of the Emergency

must re-enter the vehicle, you

Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,

should once again eliminate

at the gas station.

potentially dangerous static

•

Before touching the fuel noz-

electricity discharge by touch-

zle, you should eliminate the

ing a metal part of the vehicle,

potential build-up of static

away from the fuel filler neck,

electricity by touching a metal

nozzle or other gasoline

part of the vehicle, a safe dis-

source, with your bare hand.

tance away from the fuel filler

•

When using an approved

neck, nozzle, or other gas

portable fuel container, be

source, with your bare hand.

sure to place the container on

•

Do not use cellular phones

the ground prior to refueling.

while refueling. Electric cur-

Static electricity discharge

rent and/or electronic interfer-

from the container can ignite

ence from cellular phones can

fuel vapors causing a fire.

potentially ignite fuel vapors

and cause a fire.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Information

Once refueling has begun,

•

Do not over-fill or top-off your

contact between your bare

vehicle tank, which can cause

Make sure to refuel your vehicle

hand and the vehicle should

gasoline spillage.

according to the "Fuel Requirements"

be maintained until the filling

•

If a fire breaks out during refu-

suggested in the Introduction chapter.

is complete.

eling, leave the vicinity of the

•

Use only approved portable

vehicle, and immediately con-

NOTICE

plastic fuel containers designed

tact the manager of the gas

•

Do not spill fuel on the exterior

to carry and store gasoline.

station and then contact the

local fire department. Follow

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

•

When refueling, always move

of fuel spilled on painted sur-

the shift lever to the P (Park)

any safety instructions they

provide.

faces may damage the paint.

position (for automatic trans-

•

If the fuel filler cap requires

mission/dual clutch transmis-

•

If pressurized fuel sprays out,

sion) or first gear or R

it can cover your clothes or

replacement, use only a genuine

(Reverse, for manual trans-

skin and thus subject you to

HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent

mission), set the parking

the risk of fire and burns.

specified for your vehicle. An

brake, and place the ignition

Always remove the fuel cap

incorrect fuel filler cap can

switch to the LOCK/OFF posi-

carefully and slowly. If the cap

result in a serious malfunction

tion. Sparks produced by

is venting fuel or if you hear a

of the fuel system or emission

electrical components related

hissing sound, wait until the

control system.

to the engine can ignite fuel

condition stops before com-

vapors causing a fire.

pletely removing the cap.

•

Do not use matches or a

•

Always check that the fuel cap

lighter and do not smoke or

is installed securely to pre-

leave a lit cigarette in your

vent fuel spillage in the event

vehicle while at a gas station,

of an accident.

especially during refueling.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Instrument Cluster Control

WARNING

Adjusting instrument cluster

illumination

Never adjust the instrument

cluster while driving. Doing so

could lead to driver distraction

which may cause an accident

and lead to vehicle damage,

serious injury, or death.

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• The brightness of the instrument

panel illumination is displayed.

• If the brightness reaches the maxi-

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mum or minimum level, a chime

When the vehicle's position lights or

will sound.

headlights are on, press the illumina-

For information regarding the illu-

tion control button to adjust the

mination setting on your audio dis-

brightness of the instrument panel

play, refer to the "Setup" section of

illumination.

your Audio or Navigation manual.

When pressing the illumination con-

trol button, the interior switch illumi-

nation intensity is also adjusted.

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Gauges and Meters

Tachometer

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Speedometer

■ Cluster Type A, B

■ Cluster Type C

■ Cluster Type A, B

■ Cluster Type C

■ Cluster Type A, B

■ Cluster Type C

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OJS048102L/OJS048107L

OJS048104/OAD046522

The tachometer indicates the

approximate number of engine revo-

This gauge indicates the tempera-

The speedometer indicates the

lutions per minute (rpm).

ture of the engine coolant when the

speed of the vehicle and is calibrated

Use the tachometer to select the cor-

ignition switch is in the ON position.

in miles per hour (MPH) and/or kilo-

rect shift points and to prevent lug-

meters per hour (km/h).

ging and/or over-revving the engine.

NOTICE

If the gauge pointer moves

NOTICE

beyond the normal range area

Do not operate the engine within

toward the "H" position, it indi-

the tachometer's RED ZONE. This

cates overheating that may dam-

may cause severe engine damage.

age the engine.

Do not continue driving with an

overheated engine. If your vehicle

overheats, refer to "If the Engine

Overheats" in chapter 6.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Fuel gauge

WARNING

■ Cluster Type A, B

■ Cluster Type C

Never remove the radiator cap or

Running out of fuel can expose

reservoir cap when the engine is

vehicle occupants to danger.

hot. The engine coolant is under

You must stop and obtain addi-

pressure and could severely

tional fuel as soon as possible

burn. Wait until the engine is cool

after the warning light comes

before adding coolant to the

on or when the gauge indicator

reservoir.

comes close to the "E (Empty)"

level.

NOTICE

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This gauge indicates the approxi-

Avoid driving with an extremely

mate amount of fuel remaining in the

low fuel level. Running out of fuel

fuel tank.

could cause the engine to misfire

damaging the catalytic converter.

Information

• The fuel tank capacity is given in

chapter 8.

• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a

low fuel warning light, which will

illuminate when the fuel tank is

nearly empty.

• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge

pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel

warning light may come on earlier

than usual due to the movement of

fuel in the tank.

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Outside temperature gauge

For vehicles equipped with Automatic

Range

Climate Control, you can also:

- Press and hold the AUTO and OFF

buttons on the climate control unit

for 3 seconds

Both the temperature unit on the

cluster LCD display and climate con-

trol screen will change.

Odometer

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This gauge indicates the current out-

•

The range is the estimated dis-

side air temperature by 1°F (1°C).

tance the vehicle can be driven

- Temperature range : -40°F ~ 140°F

with the remaining fuel.

(-40°C ~ 60°C)

•

If the estimated distance is below

1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will

Note that the temperature indicated

display "----" as range.

on the LCD display may not change

as quickly as the outside tempera-

ture

(there may be a slight delay

before the temperature changes.)

OPDE046141R

You can change the temperature unit

The odometer indicates the total dis-

from °F to °C or °C to °F in the User

tance that the vehicle has been driv-

Settings mode in the cluster:

en and should be used to determine

- Go to User Settings Mode ➝ Other

when periodic maintenance should

➝ Temperature Unit.

be performed.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Transmission shift indicator

: Indicates that shifting down to

Information

the 3rd gear is recommended

Manual transmission shift indi-

•

If the vehicle is not on level ground

(currently the shift lever is in the

cator (if equipped)

or the battery power has been inter-

4th, 5th, or 6th gear).

rupted, the range function may not

When the system is not working prop-

operate correctly.

erly, the indicator is not displayed.

•

The range may differ from the actu-

al driving distance as it is only an

estimate of the available driving

Automatic transmission/

range for the vehicle and driving

Dual clutch transmission shift

conditions.

indicator (if equipped)

•

The trip computer may not register

additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallon

(6 liters) of fuel are added to the

vehicle.

OPDE046142

•

The range may vary significantly

based on driving conditions, driving

This indicator informs which gear is

habits, and condition of the vehicle.

recommended while driving, to save

fuel.

• Shifting up : ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6

• Shifting down :

▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5

OTL045132

For example

This indicator displays the gear posi-

: Indicates that shifting up to the

tion of the shift lever.

3rd gear is recommended (cur-

rently the shift lever is in the

• Park : P

2nd or 1st gear).

• Reverse : R

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• Neutral : N

Warning and Indicator Lights

Seat Belt Warning Light

• Drive : D

• Manual shift mode

Information

- Auto Transmission : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Make sure that all warning lights are

OFF after starting the engine. If any

This warning light informs the driver

- Dual Clutch Transmission : D1,

light is still ON, this indicates a situa-

that the seat belt is not fastened.

D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7

tion that needs attention.

For more details, refer to "Seat

Belts" in chapter 2.

Air Bag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• When you place the ignition switch

to the ON position.

- The air bag warning light illumi-

nates for about 6 seconds and

then turns off when all checks

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have been performed

Shift indicator pop-up (if equipped)

• The air bag warning light will

The pop-up indicates the current

remain illuminated if there is a mal-

gear position displayed in the cluster

function with the Safety Restraint

for about 2 seconds when shifting

System (SRS) air bag operation.

into other positions (P/R/N/D).

In this case, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Parking Brake & Brake

If the brake fluid level in the reser-

Also, the vehicle will not stop in as

Fluid Warning Light

voir is low:

short a distance with only a portion

of the brake system working.

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

If the brakes fail while you are driv-

ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-

This warning light illuminates:

2. With the engine stopped, check the

al engine braking and stop the vehi-

brake fluid level immediately and

•

When you place the ignition switch

cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

add fluid as required (For more

to the ON position.

details, refer to "Brake Fluid" in

- The parking brake light illumi-

chapter

7). After adding brake

WARNING

nates for about 3 seconds and

fluid, check all brake components

will then turn off once the parking

for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

brake is released.

found, or if the warning light

Warning Light

•

Whenever the parking brake is

remains on, or if the brakes do not

Driving the vehicle with a warn-

applied.

operate properly, do not drive the

ing light ON is dangerous. If the

•

Whenever the brake fluid level in

vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

the reservoir is low.

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Warning Light illuminates with

- If the warning light illuminates

the parking brake released, it

with the parking brake released, it

Dual-diagonal braking system

indicates that the brake fluid

indicates the brake fluid level in

level is low.

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-

the reservoir is low.

diagonal braking systems. This

In this case, have the vehicle

means you still have braking on two

inspected by an authorized

wheels even if one of the dual sys-

HYUNDAI dealer.

tems should fail.

With only one of the dual systems

working, more than normal pedal

travel and greater pedal pressure is

required to stop the vehicle.

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Anti-lock Brake System

Electronic Brake Force

Have the vehicle inspected by

(ABS) Warning Light

Distribution (EBD)

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

System Warning Light

as soon as possible.

This warning light illuminates:

Information - Electronic

•

When you place the ignition switch

Brake Force Distribution

to the ON position.

These two warning lights illuminate

(EBD) System Warning Light

- The ABS warning light illuminates

at the same time while driving:

When the ABS Warning Light is on or

for about

3 seconds and then

• When the ABS and regular brake

both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake

turns off.

system may not work normally.

Fluid Warning Lights are on, the

•

Whenever there is a malfunction

In this case, have the vehicle inspect-

speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter

with the ABS.

ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

may not work. Also, the EPS Warning

Note that the hydraulic braking

Light may illuminate and the steering

system will still be operational even

effort may increase or decrease.

if there is a malfunction with the

WARNING

In this case, have the vehicle inspected

ABS.

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

Electronic Brake Force

soon as possible.

Distribution (EBD) System

Warning Light

When both ABS and Parking

Brake & Brake Fluid Warning

Lights are on, the brake system

will not work normally and you

may experience an unexpected

and dangerous situation during

sudden braking.

In this case, avoid high speed

driving and abrupt braking.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Electric Power Steering

Malfunction Indicator

NOTICE

(EPS) Warning Light

Lamp (MIL)

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-

ic converter damage is possible

This warning light illuminates:

This indicator light illuminates:

which could result in loss of

• When you place the ignition switch

engine power.

to the ON position.

In this case, have the vehicle

- The Electric Power Steering

- The malfunction indicator light

inspected by an authorized

Warning light illuminates for

illuminates for about 3 seconds

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

about 3 seconds and then goes

and then goes off.

ble.

off.

• Whenever there is a malfunction

with either the emission control

with the EPS.

system or the engine or the vehicle

powertrain.

If this occurs, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized

If this occurs, have the vehicle

HYUNDAI dealer.

inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

Driving with the Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

(MIL) on may

cause damage to the emission

control system which could affect

drivability and/or fuel economy.

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Charging System

Engine Oil Pressure

NOTICE

Warning Light

•

If the engine does not stop

immediately after the Engine Oil

Pressure Warning Light is illumi-

When this warning light illuminates

This warning light illuminates:

nated, severe damage could

while the engine is running, the bat-

result.

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

tery is not being charged. Immediately

•

If the warning light stays on

turn OFF all electrical accessories.

while the engine is running, it

Try not to use electrically operated

If the engine oil pressure is low:

indicates that there may be seri-

controls, such as the power windows.

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

ous engine damage or malfunc-

Keep the engine running.

location and stop your vehicle.

tion. In this case:

Have the vehicle inspected by an

2. Turn the engine off and check the

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

engine oil level (For more details,

is safe to do so.

as possible.

refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7).

2. Turn off the engine and check

If the level is low, add oil as required.

the oil level. If the oil level is

If the warning light remains on

low, fill the engine oil to the

after adding oil or if oil is not avail-

proper level.

able, have the vehicle inspected

3. Start the engine again. If the

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

warning light stays on after

as soon as possible.

the engine is started, turn the

engine off immediately. In this

case, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Low Fuel Level

Master Warning Light

Low Tire Pressure

Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

• When there is a malfunction in

• When you place the ignition switch

Add fuel as soon as possible.

operation in any of the following

ON position.

systems:

- It illuminates for approximately 3

NOTICE

- Low washer fluid

seconds and then goes off.

- Exterior

lamp malfunction

• When one or more of your tires are

Driving with the Low Fuel Level

(if equipped)

significantly underinflated.

(The

warning light on or with the fuel

location of the underinflated tires

level below "E" can cause the

- Blind-Spot Collision Warning

are displayed on the LCD display.)

(BCW) malfunction (if equipped)

engine to misfire and damage the

catalytic converter.

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

For more details, refer to "Tire

(TPMS)

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)" in chapter 6.

To identify the details of the warn-

ing, look at the LCD display.

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