2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 133

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 11 SLIP Control C300B01O-GAT ! TCS ON Mode In the TCS ON mode, the TCS indicator light in the instrument cluster will blink. WARNING: o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. o Driving with tire chains installed. o Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height. During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others. Limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively during starting or while making accelerated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving force of the driven wheels. NOTE: 1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will automatically turn ON. 2) When the traction control system is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual. 3) When the engine starts, a click is heard from the engine compartment; however, this is only the sound of traction control being checked. 4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not cause the engine speed to increase. Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car sufficiently before entering curves. ! CAUTION: C300A02O-AAT BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) (If installed) On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also provides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the car turns at accelerated speeds. When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP function has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is accelerating excessively. In this situation, release foot pressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed. ! WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all normal precautions for driving in inclement weather and on slippery road surfaces should be observed.