Hyundai Sonata: Braking System / Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the engine management system to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Always adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road conditions or too quickly when cornering. The ESC system will not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet surfaces can result in severe accidents.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from your ABS in an emergency situation, do not
attempt to modulate your brake pressure and do not try to pump your brakes. Depress
your brake pedal as hard as possible ...
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ESC and the ESC OFF indicator
lights illuminate for approximately three seconds and goes off, then the ESC is
turned on.
When ope ...
Other information:
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist
for the brakes will not work. You can still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than typical. The stoppin ...
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Towing
General Information
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing
service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle :
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The operator loads the vehicle on the back of truck. Th ...
