Using ABS
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
WARNING
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
If the ABS warning light (
) is on
and stays on, you may have a
problem with the ABS. Your power
brakes will work normally. To
reduce the risk of serious injury or
death, we recommend that you
contact your HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
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 The ABS warning light (
) will stay
normal and it means your ABS is on for several seconds after the igni-
active.
tion switch is in the ON position.
During that time, the ABS will go
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ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
through self-diagnosis and the light
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
will go off if everything is normal. If
Always maintain a safe distance from
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. We recom-
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from sudden changes in
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.
mend that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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