i-Pedal

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

Operation

  1. Pull the left side ( ) of the paddle shifter lever when the regenerative braking level is 3. i-Pedal indicator will be displayed in the cluster.

  2. Pull the right side ( ) of the paddle shifter lever or shift to R (Reverse) to turn off i-Pedal.

    • Check i-Pedal indicator symbol i-Pedal on the instrument cluster.

Operating condition(s)

  • Driver’s door must be closed.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • On steep uphill or downhill roads

  • At the end of a slope

  • When repeatedly starting and stopping on a slope

  • When DBC is active

  • When the brake pedal is applied

  • When the high voltage battery is excessively charged

  • When driving in SNOW mode

  • When a trailer is installed

Conditions for automatic EPB application

EPB will be applied automatically after the vehicle stops using the one pedal driving if any of the following conditions is met:

  • The driver’s door is opened and the seat belt is unfastened.

  • The hood is opened.

  • The tailgate is opened.

  • Approximately 5 minutes have passed since the vehicle stopped.

  • The function is restricted due to other reasons.

WARNING

  • The vehicle may not stop depending on the road and driving conditions. Check the road ahead and driving status, and apply the brake pedal to control speed if necessary.

  • Always pay attention to the road ahead when driving with i-Pedal.

  • In an emergency braking situation, stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.

  • Do not use the i-Pedal on slippery roads. It may cause an accident.

CAUTION

  • Always maintain a safe braking distance and reduce speed manually by pressing the brake pedal when necessary.

  • The i-Pedal is intended for gradual deceleration, not for complete stopping or conventional braking.

  • The i-Pedal cannot completely replace brake operation.

  • To use the i-Pedal safely, read the user manual and practice before use.

  • The function may not be maintained depending on the vehicle speed and road conditions.

NOTE

While the i-Pedal is active, if the vehicle decelerates beyond a certain rate, the brake lights may turn on even without pressing the brake pedal.