Hyundai Ioniq: Braking System / Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Hyundai Ioniq (AE) 2017-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Braking System / Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. The system operates the brakes automatically for approximately 2 seconds and releases the brake after 2 seconds or when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

WARNING

Always be ready to depress the accelerator pedal when starting off on a incline.The HAC activates only for approximately 2 seconds.

NOTICE

The HAC does not operate when the shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
The HAC activates even though the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is off but does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

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Good Braking Practices

WARNING Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake, and place the Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF position...

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