Hyundai Sonata 2019 Owner's Manual

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Check the Parking
Brake Warning Light
by placing the ignition
switch to the ON posi-
tion (do not start the
engine).
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is released and the Brake
Warning Light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while engine is running,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
sible, use extreme caution while
operating the vehicle and only con-
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
can reach a safe location.Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) (if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (Electronic
Parking Brake):
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull the EPB switch upwards.
Make sure the Parking Brake
Warning Light comes on. The EPB is applied automatically if
the [AUTO HOLD] switch is on when
the engine is turned off. However, if
you press the EPB switch within one
second after the engine is turned off,
the EPB will not be applied.
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
ate the EPB while the vehicle is
moving except in an emergency
situation. It could damage the
brake system and lead to an
accident.
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Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (Electronic
Parking Brake), press the EPB
switch in the following condition:
Place the Engine Start/Stop buttonin the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake
Warning Light goes off.
To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).
Satisfy the following conditions 1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
3. Close the driver’s door, engine hood and trunk.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode. The Parking Brake Warning Light
should be turned off when the EPB is
released.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light is
still on even though the EPB has
been released, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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• For your safety, you can engage the
EPB even though the Engine Stop/
Start button is in the OFF position,
but you cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing
up the vehicle.
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If the Parking Brake WarningLight is still on even though the
EPB has been released, have
your vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause
excessive brake pad and brake
rotor wear.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release:
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer by loading the vehicle on a
flatbed tow truck and have the sys-
tem checked.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
may be automatically applied
when:
The EPB is overheated
Requested by other systems
The engine is turned off with theEPB applied
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If the driver turns the engine off while
Auto Hold is operating, EPB will be
automatically applied. However, if
you press the EPB switch within one
second after the engine is turned off,
the EPB will not be applied.
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Warning messages
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt,
close door, hood and trunk
• If you try to drive with the EPBapplied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
If the driver's seat belt is unfas- tened and the engine hood or trunk
is opened, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
If there is a problem with the vehi- cle, a warning may sound and a
message may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch. • Do not apply the accelerator
pedal while the parking brake is
engaged. If you depress the
accelerator pedal with the EPB
engaged, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
Damage to the parking brake
may occur.
Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the braking sys-
tem and cause premature wear
or damage to brake parts. Make
sure the EPB is released and the
Parking Brake Warning Light is
off before driving.
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• A clicking/whine sound may beheard while operating or releasing
the EPB. These conditions are nor-
mal and indicate that the EPB is
functioning properly.
• When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet, make
sure to inform him/her how to oper-
ate the EPB.
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NOTICE
Whenever leaving the vehicle
or parking, always come to a
complete stop and continue
to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P
(Park) position, press the EPB
switch, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Take the Smart Key
with you when exiting the
vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in
P (Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk for mov-
ing inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
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AUTO HOLD turning off!
Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
Parking brake automatically
engaged
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold
is activated, a warning will sound and
a message will appear.
EPB malfunction indicator (if equipped)
If the EPB Malfunction Indicator
remains on, comes on while driving,
or does not come on when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position, this indicates the EPB may
have malfunctioned. Have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
The EPB Malfunction Indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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If the EPB Malfunction Indicator is still on, have the system
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light does not illuminate or
blinks even though the EPB
switch was pulled up, the EPB
may not be applied.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light blinks when the EPB
Malfunction Indicator is on,
press the EPB switch, then pull
it up. Once more, press the
switch back to its original posi-
tion and pull it back up. If the
EPB Malfunction Indicator does
not go off, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency brak-
ing is possible by pulling up and
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
possible only while you are holding
the EPB switch. However, braking
distance will be longer than normal. During emergency braking the
Parking Brake Warning Light will
illuminate to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating.
If there is a noise or burning smell
after using the emergency brake,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
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NOTICENOTICE
Do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency sit-
uation. It could damage the
brake system and lead to a
severe accident.
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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
This feature keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D (Drive), N
(Neutral) or Manual shift mode with
the feature enabled and when the
brake pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle.
To apply:
1. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.The AUTO HOLD indicator will illu-
minate white and the system will
be in the standby position. 2. When you stop the vehicle com-
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the
brake pressure to hold the vehicle
stationary. The indicator changes
from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary even if you release the brake
pedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.
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To release:
Press the accelerator pedal with the
shift lever in D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode, the Auto Hold will be released
automatically and the vehicle will
start to move. The indicator changes
from green to white.
To cancel:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.The AUTO HOLD indicator will
turn off.
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• The Auto Hold does not operatewhen:
- The driver 's seat belt is unbuckled
and the driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold auto- matically switches to EPB when:
- The driver 's seat belt is unbuckled
and the driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened with the shift lever in D (Drive), N (Neutral)
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep slope
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To prevent, unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement,
ALWAYS press your foot on the
brake pedal to cancel the Auto
Hold before you:
- Drive downhill.
- Park the vehicle.
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(Continued)In these cases, the Parking Brake
Warning Light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from
green to white, and warning sounds
and a message will appear to inform
you that EPB has been automatical-
ly engaged. Before driving again,
depress the brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release the parking brake man-
ually with the EPB switch.
• If AUTO HOLD indicator changes to yellow, the Auto Hold is not work-
ing properly. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
• If there is a malfunction with the driver 's door or hood detection sys-
tem, the Auto Hold may not work
properly. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.Warning messages
Parking brake automatically
engaged
When the EPB is applied from Auto
Hold, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
AUTO HOLD turning off!
Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
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Depress the brake pedal when the
above message appears for the Auto
Hold and EPB may not activate.
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Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD
If you did not apply the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door and hood, then fasten
seatbelt
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver's door and the
engine hood are not closed or the
driver's seat belt is not fastened, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear on the LCD display. In
that time, press the [AUTO HOLD]
button after closing the driver's door,
engine hood and fastening the seat
belt.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance
between you and objects ahead
of you. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for cars
equipped with ABS or ESC may
be longer than for those without
these systems in the following
road conditions.(Continued)
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