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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
EFFECTIVE BRAKING
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C310B01JM-AAT
ESP ON/OFF Mode
C310D02JM-EAT
Indicators and Warning
SC140A2-E
Braking system performance and fric-
tionmateriallifearegreatlyaffectedby
thedrivingstyleadopted.Thefollowing
suggestions are made to assist in
achieving the best results from the
braking system.
When the ESP is operating, the ESP
indicator in the instrument cluster will
blink.
The indicators should illuminate when
theignitionkeyisturnedONorSTART
butshouldgooutafterapproximately3
seconds.
Iftheindicatorsdonotilluminate,orthe
ESP-OFF indicator does not go out
after approximately 3 seconds, have
the vehicle checked by a Hyundai
authorisedrepairer.
If you turn the system off by pressing
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
accordingly. To turn the system back
on, press the switch again. The ESP-
OFF indicator should go off.
o Anticipate the road and conditions
ahead in order that heavy braking
may be avoided.
o Whendescendinglonggradients,use
the engine to assist in retarding the
vehicle to minimise the possibility of
brakefadeoccurring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the
trailer brakes function correctly and
use engine braking to assist the
vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replace-
ment brake pads and shoes to en-
sure consistent friction characteris-
tics and wear rates.
o Afterdrivingthroughdeepwater(e.g.
fording), the brakes may become
wet and performance reduced. Al-
ways check brake efficiency after
emergingfromthewateranddrythe
brakesbylightlydepressingthebrake
pedal several times whilst driving
slowly.
Shouldtherebeanyunusualconditions
in the device whilst driving, ESP-OFF
indicator illuminates as a warning.
If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull
your car to a safe place and stop the
engine.
NOTE:
TheESPmodewillautomatically be
turnedONaftertheengineisturned
offandrestarted.
Then,starttheengineagaintocheckif
the ESP-OFF indicator goes out.
Iftheindicatorremainslitevenafterthe
enginehasbeenstarted,haveyourcar
checked by a Hyundai authorised re-
pairer.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Coupe |
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