Hyundai i20 (2016 year). Instruction

Driving your vehicle

Before driving

5-3

Special driving conditions

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Before entering the vehicle

5-3

Hazardous driving conditions

5-37

Before starting

5-3

Rocking the vehicle

5-37

Ignition switch

5-5

Smooth cornering

5-38

Key ignition switch

5-5

Driving at night

5-38

Engine Start/Stop button

5-9

Driving in the rain

5-38

Driving in flooded areas

5-39

Manual transaxle

5-19

Manual transaxle operation

5-19

Winter driving

5-40

Good driving practices

5-21

Snow or icy conditions

5-40

Winter precautions

5-42

Automatic transaxle

5-23

Automatic transaxle operation

5-23

Vehicle weight

5-44

Parking

5-28

Overloading

5-44

Good driving practices

5-28

Braking system

5-30

Power brakes

5-30

Disc brakes wear indicator

5-31

Rear drum brakes

5-31

Parking brake

5-31

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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Good braking practices

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.

Do not inhale engine exhaust.

If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause

unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If

you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the

vehicle, we recommend that the exhaust system be checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only

long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.

Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an

open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

Keep the air intakes clear.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield

clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.

If you must drive with the tailgate open:

Close all windows.

Open instrument panel air vents.

Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering the vehicle

Before starting

•

Check the gauges and indicators in

the instrument panel and the mes-

• Be sure all windows, outside mir-

• Make sure the hood, the tailgate,

sages on the instrument display

ror(s), and outside lights are clean

and the doors are securely closed

when the ignition switch is in the

and unobstructed.

and locked.

ON position.

• Remove frost, snow, or ice.

• Adjust the position of the seat and

•

Check that any items you are car-

steering wheel.

• Visually check the tires for uneven

rying are stored properly or fas-

wear and damage.

• Adjust the inside and outside

tened down securely.

rearview mirrors.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Verify all the lights work.

• Be sure there are no obstacles

• Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all

behind you if you intend to back up.

passengers have fastened their

seatbelts.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

(Continued)

You are much more likely to have

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

NEVER drink or take drugs and

a serious accident if you drink or

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

drive.

take drugs and drive. If you are

lowing precautions:

drinking or taking drugs, don’t

Drinking or taking drugs and

•

ALWAYS wear your seat belt.

driving is dangerous and may

drive. Do not ride with a driver

All passengers must be prop-

result in an accident and SERI-

who has been drinking or taking

erly belted whenever the vehi-

OUS INJURY or DEATH.

drugs. Choose a designated

cle is moving. For more infor-

driver or call a taxi.

Drunk driving is the number

mation, refer to “Seat Belts” in

one contributor to the highway

chapter 2.

death toll each year. Even a

•

Always drive defensively.

small amount of alcohol will

Assume other drivers or

affect your reflexes, percep-

pedestrians may be careless

tions and judgment. Just one

and make mistakes.

drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions

•

Stay focused on the task of

driving. Driver distraction can

and emergencies and your reac-

tion time gets worse with each

cause accidents.

additional drink.

•

Leave plenty of space

Driving while under the influ-

between you and the vehicle

ence of drugs is as dangerous

in front of you.

or more dangerous than driving

under the influence of alcohol.

(Continued)

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IGNITION SWITCH

Key ignition switch

WARNING

(Continued)

(if equipped)

This may lead to loss of direc-

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

tional control and braking

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

function, which could cause

lowing precautions:

an accident.

•

NEVER allow children or any

•

Before leaving the driver’s

person who is unfamiliar with

seat, always make sure the

the vehicle to touch the igni-

shift lever is in 1st gear (for

tion switch or related parts.

manual transaxle vehicle) or P

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

(Park, for automatic transaxle

cle movement can occur.

vehicle) position, apply the

•

NEVER reach through the

parking brake, and turn igni-

steering wheel for the ignition

tion switch to the LOCK posi-

switch, or any other control,

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tion.

while the vehicle is in motion.

Unexpected vehicle move-

The presence of your hand or

ment may occur if these pre-

WARNING

arm in this area may cause a

cautions are not followed.

loss of vehicle control result-

•

NEVER turn the ignition

ing in an accident.

switch to the LOCK or ACC

position while the vehicle is in

motion except in an emer-

gency. This will result in the

engine turning off and loss of

power assist for the steering

and brake systems.

(Continued)

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Driving your vehicle

Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Action

Notice

Position

The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

LOCK

cle from theft. (if equipped)

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition

ACC

switch to the ACC position, turn the key

while turning the steering wheel right and

left to release tension.

This is the normal key position when the engine has started.

Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON

All features and accessories are usable.

position when the engine is not running to

prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition

switch from ACC to ON.

To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position.

The engine will crank until you release the

START

The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key.

key.

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Starting the engine

Starting the gasoline engine

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1.Make sure the parking brake is

WARNING

applied.

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in P

•

Always wear appropriate

(Park).

2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

shoes when operating your

tral.

3.Depress the brake pedal.

vehicle. Unsuitable shoes,

3.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

4.Turn the ignition switch to the

such as high heels, ski boots,

als.

START position. Hold the key

sandals, flip-flops, etc., may

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

interfere with your ability to

4.Turn the ignition switch to the

engine starts and release it.

use the brake, accelerator and

START position. Hold the key

clutch pedals.

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

•

Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

The vehicle can move and lead

to an accident.

•

Wait until the engine rpm is

normal. The vehicle may sud-

denly move if the brake padel

is released when the rpm is

high.

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the diesel engine

Information

To start the diesel engine when the

•

Do not wait for the engine to warm

If the engine does not start within 10

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

up while the vehicle remains station-

seconds after preheating is completed,

ed before starting the engine and

ary.

turn the ignition switch once more to

then have to be warmed up before

the LOCK position and wait for 10

Start driving at moderate engine

starting to drive.

speeds.

(Steep accelerating and

seconds. Then turn the ignition switch

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

to the ON position in order to preheat

decelerating should be avoided.)

1.Make sure the parking brake is

the engine again.

•

Always start the vehicle with your

applied.

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

engine while warming it up.

3.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

The glow indicator light (

) will

illuminate.

5.When the glow indicator light (

)

goes out, turn the key ignition

switch to the START position. Hold

the key (maximum of 10 seconds)

until the engine starts and release

it.

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Starting and stopping the engine

NOTICE

Engine Start/Stop button

for turbocharger intercooler

(if equipped)

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

•

Do not hold the ignition key in

the START position for more

the engine.

than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

seconds before trying again.

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

•

Do not turn the ignition switch to

charger unit.

the START position with the

engine running. It may damage

2.After high speed or extended driv-

the starter.

ing that requires heavy engine

load, idle the engine about one

•

If traffic and road conditions

minute before turning the engine

permit, you may put the shift

off.

lever in the N (Neutral) position

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while the vehicle is still moving

This idle time will allow the tur-

and turn the ignition switch to

Whenever the front door is opened,

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the START position in an

the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-

the engine off.

attempt to restart the engine.

minate and will go off 30 seconds

after the door is closed.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle

NOTICE

to start the engine.

Do not turn off the engine immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

(Continued)

•

NEVER reach through the

To reduce risk of serious injury

•

NEVER press the Engine

steering wheel for the Engine

or death, NEVER allow children

Start/Stop button while the

Start/Stop button or any other

or any person who is unfamiliar

vehicle is in motion except in

control while the vehicle is in

with the vehicle to touch the

an emergency. This will result

motion. The presence of your

Engine Start/Stop button or

in the engine turning off and

hand or arm in this area may

related parts. Unexpected and

loss of power assist for the

cause a loss of vehicle control

sudden vehicle movement can

steering and brake systems.

resulting in an accident.

occur.

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking

function, which could cause

WARNING

an accident.

•

Before leaving the driver’s

To turn the engine off in an

seat, always make sure the

emergency:

shift lever is in the P (Park)

Press and hold the Engine

position, set the parking

Start/Stop button for more than

brake, press the Engine

two seconds OR Rapidly press

Start/Stop button to the OFF

and release the Engine

position, and take the Smart

Start/Stop button three times

Key with you. Unexpected

(within three seconds).

vehicle movement may occur

If the vehicle is still moving, you

if these precautions are not

can restart the engine without

followed.

depressing the brake pedal by

(Continued)

pressing the Engine Start/Stop

button with the shift lever in the

N (Neutral) position.

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with manual transaxle

Button Position

Action

Notice

OFF

• To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and

If the steering wheel is not locked properly

then press the Engine Start/Stop button.

when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

• The steering wheel locks to protect the

vehicle from theft.

Not illuminated

ACC

• Press the Engine Start/Stop button when

• If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the button is in the OFF position without

the ACC position for more than one hour, the

depressing the clutch pedal.

battery power will turn off automatically to

prevent the battery from discharging.

• Electrical accessories are usable.

• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,

• The steering wheel unlocks.

the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while

turning the steering wheel right and left to

release tension.

Ambe indicator

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Driving your vehicle

- Vehicle with manual transaxle

Button Position

Action

Notice

• Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

is in the ACC position without depressing

the ON position when the engine is not run-

the clutch pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

• The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

Blue indicator

START

To start the engine, depress the clutch and

If you press the Engine Start/Stop button

brake pedals and press the Engine Start/

without depressing the clutch pedal, the

Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.

engine does not start and the Engine

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

OFF → ACC → ON → OFF

Not illuminated

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with automatic transaxle

Button Position

Action

Notice

OFF

To turn off the engine, press the Engine

If the steering wheel is not locked properly

Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).

when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the

Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to

the OFF position, but turns to the ACC posi-

tion.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft.

Not illuminated

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when

•

If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the button is in the OFF position without

the ACC position for more than one hour,

depressing the brake pedal.

the battery power will turn off automatically

to prevent the battery from discharging.

Electrical accessories are usable.

•

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock proper-

The steering wheel unlocks.

ly, the Engine Start/Stop button will not

work. Press the Engine Start/Stop button

while turning the steering wheel right and

left to release tension.

Orange indicator

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Driving your vehicle

- Vehicle with automatic transaxle

Button Position

Action

Notice

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

is in the ACC position without depressing

the ON position when the engine is not run-

the brake pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

Blue indicator

START

To start the engine, depress the brake pedal

If you press the Engine Start/Stop button

and press the Engine Start/Stop button with

without depressing the brake pedal, the

the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N

engine does not start and the Engine

(Neutral) position.

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

For your safety, start the engine with the

OFF → ACC → ON → OFF

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Not illuminated

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Starting the engine

Starting the gasoline engine

Information

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

•

The engine will start by pressing the

WARNING

1.Always carry the smart key with

Engine Start/Stop button, only when

you.

the smart key is in the vehicle.

•

Always wear appropriate

2.Make sure the parking brake is

•

Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

shoes when operating your

cle, if it is far away from the driver,

applied.

vehicle. Unsuitable shoes,

the engine may not start.

3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

such as high heels, ski boots,

sandals, flip-flops, etc., may

•

When the Engine Start/Stop button

tral.

interfere with your ability to

is in the ACC or ON position, if any

4.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

use the brake, accelerator and

door is open, the system checks for

als.

clutch pedals.

the smart key. If the smart key is not

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

in the vehicle, the "

" indicator

•

Do not start the vehicle with the

ton.

will blink and the warning "Key not

accelerator pedal depressed.

in vehicle" will come on, and if all

The vehicle can move and lead

doors are closed, the chime will also

to an accident.

sound for about 5 seconds. The indi-

•

Wait until the engine rpm is

cator will turn off while the vehicle

normal. The vehicle may sud-

is moving. Keep the smart key in the

denly move if the brake pedal

vehicle when using the ACC position

is released when the rpm is

or if the vehicle engine is ON.

high.

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Driving your vehicle

Vehicle with automatic transaxle:

Starting the diesel engine

Information

1.Always carry the smart key with

To start the diesel engine when the

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

you.

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

pressed while the engine is pre-heat-

ed before starting the engine and

2.Make sure the parking brake is

ing, the engine may start.

applied.

then have to be warmed up before

starting to drive.

3.Make sure the shift lever is in P

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

(Park).

4.Depress the brake pedal.

1.Always carry the smart key with

you.

5 Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

Information

tral.

• Do not wait for the engine to warm

4.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

up while the vehicle remains station-

als.

ary.

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

Start driving at moderate engine

ton.

speeds.

(Steep accelerating and

6.Continue depressing the brake

decelerating should be avoided.)

pedal until the glow indicator light

• Always start the vehicle with your

(

) goes out.

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

7.When the glow indicator light (

)

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

goes out, the engine will start.

engine while warming it up.

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Starting and stopping the engine

NOTICE

for turbocharger intercooler

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

•

If the engine stalls while you are

When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

in motion, do not attempt to

you can't start the engine normal-

the engine.

move the shift lever to the P

ly. Replace the fuse with a new

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

(Park) position.

one. If you are not able to replace

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

the fuse, you can start the engine

cation is ensured in the turbo

If traffic and road conditions

by pressing and holding the

charger unit.

permit, you may put the shift

Engine Start/Stop button for

lever in the N (Neutral) position

2.After high speed or extended driv-

seconds with the Engine

while the vehicle is still moving

ing that requires heavy engine

Start/Stop button in the ACC posi-

and press the Engine Start/Stop

load, idle the engine about one

tion.

button in an attempt to restart

minute before turning the engine

the engine.

Do not press the Engine

off. This idle time will allow the tur-

Start/Stop button for more than 10

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle

seconds except when the stop

the engine off.

to start the engine.

lamp fuse is blown.

For your safety always depress

NOTICE

the brake and/or clutch pedal

Do not turn off the engine immedi-

before starting the engine.

ately after it has been subjected to

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

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