BRAKING SYSTEM
Power brakes
WARNING
(Continued)
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
•
Wet brakes may impair the
vehicle’s ability to safely slow
down; the vehicle may also
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying
the brakes lightly will indicate
Take the following precautions:
•
Do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
If the hybrid system is not on or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
You can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
When the hybrid system is not on,
the reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
whether
they
have
been
affected in this way. Always
test your brakes in this fash-
ion after driving through deep
water.To dry the brakes, light-
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
up the brakes while maintain-
ing a safe forward speed until
brake performance returns to
normal. Avoid driving at high
speeds until the brakes func-
tion correctly.
•
When descending down a
long or steep hill, move the
gear shift lever to Manual
5
Shift
Mode
and
manually
downshift to a lower gear in
order to control your speed
without using the brake pedal
excessively. Applying
continuously
cause the brakes to overheat
and could result in a tempo-
rary loss of braking perform-
ance.
the
will
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
brakes
NOTICE
Do not depress the brake pedal
continuously without the "
"
(Continued)
indicator ON. The battery may be
discharged.
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Product Specification
Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Sonata Manuals |
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Document Type | Owners Manual |
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