Special Features

Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system under the floor.

In the following situation, it's a normal condition if you hear a sound in the regenerative brake system or the engine compartment:

  • When the brake pedal is applied or released while the hybrid system is turned off or on.

  • When you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly.

  • When the driver door is opened.

When the hybrid system is turned ON, the gasoline engine may run or may not. In this situation, you may feel a vibration. This does not indicate a malfunction. Even if the engine is off, you can operate the vehicle as long as the ¢ indicator is illuminated.

When you leave the vehicle, you should turn off the hybrid system or shift the gear to P (Park). When you depress the accelerator pedal by mistake, or when the gear is not in P (Park), the vehicle will abruptly move, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

  • The hybrid system contains many electronic components. High voltage components, such as cables and other parts, may emit electromagnetic waves. Even when the electromagnetic cover blocks electromagnetic emissions, electromagnetic waves may have an effect on electronic devices.

  • When your vehicle is not used for a long period of time, the hybrid system will discharge. You need to drive the vehicle several times a month. Drive at least for 1 hour or 10 mi. (16 km). When the hybrid battery is discharged, or when it is impossible to jump start the vehicle, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

When you start the hybrid system with the gear in P (Park), the ¢ indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster. The driver can drive the vehicle, even when the gasoline engine is off.

Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)

The VESS generates engine sound for pedestrians to hear vehicle sound when the engine is running and the gear is not in P (Park).

Regenerative braking

Regenerative braking uses an electric motor when decelerating and when braking and transforms kinetic energy to electrical energy in order to charge the high voltage battery.

Battery information
  • The vehicle is composed of a high voltage battery that drives the motor and air conditioner, and a 12 V battery with the hybrid battery that operates the lamps, wipers, and audio system.

  • The 12 V battery is automatically charged when the vehicle is in the ready mode.