2002 Hyundai Atos Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
the  maximum fuel  economy  potential  of the
vehicle being realized.
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Ensure that  the overdrive switch  is at the
"ON" position for maximum economy.
If rapid  acceleration  is required,  fully de-
press the accelerator  pedal. In this condi-
tion, the kickdown mechanism will be oper-
ated  and the  transaxle  will automatically
downshift according to the vehicle speed.
Do not depress the accelerator  pedal with
the brakes applied and  the selector at the
"R" "D" "2" or  "L" position.
Turn the overdrive switch on  for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. But if engine
braking  is needed  in  the "D"  range  or if
repeated upshifting  and  downshifting be-
tween the 3rd and 4th gear is needed when
climbing a gentle slope, it is recommended
that the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn
the overdrive  switch back on immediately
afterward.
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When trailer  towing, ensure that  the trailer
brakes  function  correctly  and use  engine
brak-ing to assist the vehicle braking system.
Use  only  genuine   Hyundai  replacement
brake pads and shoes to ensure consistent
friction characteristics and wear rates.
After   driving  through   deep   water  (e.g.
fording), the  brakes may become wet  and
performance reduced. Always check brake
efficiency after emerging from the water and
dry  the  brakes  by  lightly  depressing the
brake pedal several times whilst driving slow-
ly.
ZC120D1-E
General Operating  Instructions
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The button in  the selector handle must  be
depressed before the selector can be moved.
The engine may  only be started  when the
selector is at position  "P" or "N".
Ensure that  the footbrake is firmly  applied
when shifting from "P"  or "N" to "D", "2" or
"L" and vice versa.
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Always engage the parking brake when the
vehicle  is unattended,  never  use  the "P"
position in place of the parking brake.
Under normal  circumstances, the  selector
should be placed in the "D" position and the
transaxle allowed  to select the  most ideal
ratio for the circumstances. In  this position
maximum fuel economy will be achieved.
When  descending steep  gradients  where
engine  braking  is  required,   the  selector
should be placed  at the "2" or  "L" position
depending upon the vehicle speed.
When ascending steep gradients and using
large throttle  openings, the  transaxle may
repeatedly  change between  two adjacent
ratios. This  is a  normal characteristic  and
may be  prevented  by selecting  "2" or  "L"
depending upon the vehicle speed.
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Apply the parking brake only when the vehi-
cle is at rest.
Since the power assistance provided by the
brake  servo  is  derived  from  the  engine,
coast-ing with the engine turned off or tow-
ing of the vehicle with the engine turned off
will result  in greatly increased  pedal pres-
sures being re-quired to stop the vehicle.
Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator  pedal. This can  cause the
transmission to  overheat. Always  use the
brake pedal or parking brake.
SC140A1-E
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EFFECTIVE BRAKING
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Braking system performance and friction mate-
rial life are greatly affected by the driving style
adopted. The following suggestions are made
to assist in achieving the best results from the
braking system.
YC250A1-A
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(Not all  models)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking
or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-
trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-
trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,
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Anticipate the road and conditions ahead in
order that heavy braking may be avoided.
When descending  long gradients, use  the
engine to assist  in retarding the vehicle  to
minimize the possibility of brake fade occur-
ring.
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Never move the selector to or from  the "P"
or  "N"  position  with  the   accelerator  de-
pressed.
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