Hyundai Genesis: Braking system / Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. The system operates the brakes automatically for approximately 2 seconds and releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after 2 seconds.

WARNING

Always be ready to depress the accelerator pedal when starting off on a incline. The HAC activates only for approximately 2 seconds.

✽ NOTICE

  • The HAC does not operate when the shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
  • The HAC activates even though the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is off but does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving The ESC OFF mode should only be used briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in snow or mud by temporarily stopping operation of the ESC to maintain wheel torque. To turn ESC ...

Good braking practices
WARNING Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position, then apply the park ...

Other information:

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Hyundai Genesis (DH) 2013-2016 Owners Manual: Detecting area


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