2004 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 126

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 11 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. 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. TCS has - SLIP control. ! WARNING: SLIP Control 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 front wheels. Traction control is only a driving aid; all normal precautions for driving in inclement weather and on slippery road surfaces should be observed. C300B01E-GAT TCS ON/OFF Mode In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS switch . And the SLIP control will be deactivated and the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. Driving hints C300A03Y-GAT TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) (If installed) TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car sufficiently before entering curves. NOTE: ! CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control 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. HEF-051A 1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will automatically turn "ON". 2) When the traction control 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.