2005 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 156

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 12 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Setting the driver's position 1) Be sure the parking brake is engaged. 2) Move the accelerator and brake pedals to the front most position by pushing the " " portion of the switch. 3) Adjust the seat position and the steering wheel angle properly. 4) Move the pedals toward you until you can fully depress the brake pedal by pushing the " " portion of the switch. 5) Depress the pedals a few times to get used to the feel after adjusting. C120A03A-AAT (If Installed) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS control module monitors the wheel speed and controls the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle control during braking. ! WARNING: NOTE: During ABS (ESC) operation, a pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the engine compartment while braking. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system (Electronic Stability Control System) is functioning properly. ! WARNING: o Adjust the pedals after parking the vehicle on level ground. Never attempt to adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. o Never adjust the pedals with your foot on the accelerator pedal as this may result in increasing the engine speed and acceleration. o Make sure that you can fully depress the brake pedal before driving. Otherwise, you may not be able to hold down the brake pedal firmly in an emergency stop. ABS (ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ESC) may be longer than for those without it in the following road conditions. During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds: o Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. o With tire chains installed. o On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height. The safety features of an ABS (ESC) equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.