Turn Smart Regeneration off, select Drive, set regeneration to level 3 and pull the left paddle once until i-PEDAL appears.
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market IONIQ 5 electric powertrain.
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- 2025 IONIQ 5
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Step by step.
- 01
On a suitable dry road, shift to Drive and turn off Smart Regeneration if AUTO is displayed.
- 02
Use the left paddle to raise regenerative braking to level 3.
- 03
Pull the left paddle once more and confirm i-PEDAL appears in the instrument cluster.
- 04
Modulate speed with the accelerator while keeping the brake pedal available for any stop the system cannot complete.
- 05
Pull the right paddle once to turn i-PEDAL off and return to regenerative level 3.
Important limits
- i-PEDAL is unavailable while Smart Regeneration is active.
- Do not rely on i-PEDAL to stop the vehicle on slippery roads, slopes or whenever traction and load conditions reduce deceleration.
Quick checks.
- ✓If i-PEDAL does not appear, turn AUTO Smart Regeneration off and verify the fixed level is 3 before pulling the left paddle.
- ✓If the vehicle does not stop as expected, press the brake pedal immediately.
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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Owner's Manual — Using i-PEDAL
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