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i-Pedal

i-Pedal is controlled by the accelerator pedal. i-Pedal provides vehicle speed control (acceleration/deceleration, stopping) without manually controlling the paddle shifter.

To operate

  1. The driver’s door is closed.

  2. Pull the left side paddle shifter to level 3 regenerative braking system.

  3. Pull the left side paddle shifter once again when the regenerative braking level is 3.

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

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.

  • 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.

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 SNOW mode.

  • The trailer is attached

  • When the DBC function is operating

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, the vehicle’s level of deceleration, reaches a certain level while the i-Pedal function is on, brake lights may turn on without depressing the brake pedal.