Driving your vehicle – Hyundai 2013 Genesis User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
trol the force being delivered to the
brakes.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
is functioning properly.

• Even with the anti-lock brake system,

your vehicle still requires sufficient
stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.

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CAUTION

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS. In this case, howev-
er, your regular brakes will work
normally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on

for approximately 3 seconds after
the ignition switch is ON. During
that time, the ABS will go through
self-diagnosis and the light will go
off if everything is normal. If the
light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.

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