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i-Pedal (for GT)

i-Pedal is controlled by acceleration pedal. It provides vehicle speed control without manually controlling the paddle shifter.

  • Pull and hold the left side () of the paddle shifter for approximately 1 second to activate the i-Pedal.

    i-Pedal indicator will appear on the instrument cluster.

  • Pull and hold the left side () of the paddle shifter again for approximately 1 second to deactivate the i-Pedal.

    i-Pedal indicator will disappear on the instrument cluster.

i-Pedal settings

  • Select Electric Vehicle → (Settings) → i-Pedal from the infotainment system to choose whether to use i-Pedal when reversing.

  • If you select Disable i-Pedal when Reversing, shifting to R (Reverse) while using i-Pedal will turn off the i-Pedal, then shifting to D (Drive) and automatically turning on the i-Pedal when driving above 12 mph (20 km/h).

  • If Disable i-Pedal when Reversing is unchecked, the i-Pedal is automatically turned on by shifting to D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

Operating condition(s)

  • The driver’s door is closed.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • Smart Cruise Control is operating.

  • When the charging status of the high voltage battery is too high

  • The vehicle is in Terrain Mode (if equipped) except SNOW mode

  • A trailer is attached

  • When Downhill Brake Control (DBC) is operating

Automatic engagement of EPB

After the vehicle is stopped by i-Pedal function, EPB is automatically engaged when any of these conditions occur:

  • The driver’s door is opened, and seat belt is not fastened

  • The hood is open.

  • The liftgate is open.

  • Approximately 5 minutes have passed after the vehicle has stopped.

  • The system operation is limited due to other reasons.

  • Shifting to P (Park) or N (Neutral)

  • At the request of other systems.

CAUTION

When the vehicle is stopped or parked by i-Pedal on a steep hills, be sure to depress the brake pedal.

NOTICE

  • When the deceleration rate reaches a certain level while i-Pedal is active, the brake lights may turn on even if the brake pedal is not depressed.

  • When i-Pedal is available, the previously set regenerative braking level is retained after restarting the vehicle. If the level was set to 0, it will default to Level 1.