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Four wheel drive (4WD) operation

Auto 4WD mode (Normal driving)

If the 4WD system determines there is a need for Four wheel drive, the engine's driving power is distributes to all four wheels automatically.

For safe 4WD operation

Before driving

Make sure all passengers always wear their seat belts.

If the 4WD warning light () stays illuminated on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the 4WD system. We recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

  • Start off slowly by applying the accelerator pedal gently.

  • Use snow tyres or tyre chains.

  • Keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

  • Use engine braking during deceleration.

  • Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns to prevent skids.

Driving in sand or mud

  • Maintain slow and constant speeds.

  • Use tyre chains when driving in mud if necessary.

  • Keep a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

  • Reduce the vehicle speed and always check the road condition.

  • Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns to prevent getting stuck.

When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand, or mud, place a non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction or slowly spin the wheels in forward and reverse causing a rocking motion that may free the vehicle. Avoid running the engine continuously at high RPM to prevent damage to the 4WD system.

Driving up or down hills

  • Driving uphill

    • Before starting off, check if it is possible to drive uphill.

    • Drive as straight as possible.

  • Driving downhill

    • Do not change gears whilst driving downhill. Select gear before driving downhill.

    • Drive slowly when using engine braking whilst driving downhill.

    • Drive as straight as possible.

  • Exercise extreme caution driving up or down steep hills. The vehicle may roll over depending on the grade, terrain, water and mud conditions.

  • Do not drive across steep hills. A slight change in the wheel angle can destabilize the vehicle. A stable vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle stops its forward motion. Your vehicle may roll over, resulting in a serious injury or death.

Driving through water

  • Try to avoid driving in deep standing water. It may stall your engine and clog your exhaust pipes.

  • If you need to drive in water, stop your vehicle, set the vehicle in 4WD LOCK mode and drive under 8 km/h.

  • Do not change gears whilst driving in water.

Additional driving conditions

  • Become familiar with the off-road conditions before driving.

  • Always pay attention when driving off-road and avoid dangerous areas.

  • Drive slowly when driving in heavy wind.

  • Reduce vehicle speed when cornering. The centre of gravity of 4WD vehicles is higher than conventional 2WD vehicles. The vehicle is more likely to roll over if you turn the steering wheel too quickly.

  • Always hold the steering wheel firmly when you are driving off-road.

Do not grab the inside of the steering wheel when you are driving off-road. You arm may get hurt due to a sudden steering manoeuvre or steering wheel rebound after impacting objects on the ground. You may lose control of the steering wheel that may lead to serious injury or death.