2009 Hyundai Veracruz Owner's Manual - Page 271

Driving your vehicle ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED) AWD Front wheel E060203AUN WARNING If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward of backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. Moving up a steep grade from a standing start To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes. When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. Rear wheel 1KMA3053 2WD Front wheel 1KMA3054 E170000AEN-EU Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. Full-time AWD is useful when extra traction is required on road, such as, when driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snowcovered roads. These vehicles are not designed for challenging off-road use. 5 14