2002 Hyundai Atos Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-
ly. Improper alignment can result from hitting
curbs or driving too  fast over irregular sur-
faces.  Poor  alignment  causes  faster  tire
wear and may also result in other problems
as well as greater fuel consumption.
Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel  economy  and  reduced  maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance  schedule in Section  5. If
you  drive  your  car  in  severe  conditions,
more frequent maintenance is required (see
Section 5 for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free
of corrosive materials. It is especially impor-
tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra  weight  can result  in  increased  fuel
consumption and  also contribute to  corro-
sion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight
in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you  are waiting (and not  in traffic),
turn off your  engine and restart only  when
you're ready to go.
resulting in the engine bucking. If this  hap-
pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving  is
racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This
can be  avoided  by shifting  at the  recom-
mended speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated  by engine
power  so  your  fuel economy  is  reduced
when you use it.
DRIVING FOR  ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more kilometers from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
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Drive smoothly.  Accelerate at  a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts  or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic
so you don't have to change speeds unnec-
essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles  so you can  avoid unneces-
sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster  you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed,  especially on the high-
way, is  one of  the most  effective ways  to
reduce fuel consumption.
Don't "ride" the brake or  clutch pedal. This
can  increase  fuel  consumption  and  also
increase wear on these components. In ad-
dition, driving with  your foot resting on  the
brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-
heat, which reduces their effectiveness and
may lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated
to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-
flation, either too much or too little, results in
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.
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SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid  braking  or  gear  changing in  corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle accelera-
tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be held to a minimum.
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WINTER DRIVING
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The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear  and other problems. To
minimize the  problems of  winter driving,  you
should follow these suggestions:
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Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is
running smoothly,  you can  drive away.  In
very cold weather,  however, give your en-
gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is  driving  too  slowly  in  too  high  a  gear
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Snowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep  snow, it may be
necessary to  use  snow tires  or to  install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires.
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