DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
when you are driving down a long hill, slow
down and shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine braking will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
Always use the parking brake. Do not de-
pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep
the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehi-
cle speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of
control.
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In a collision crash, un unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
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Since the power assistance provided by the
brake servo is derived from the engine,
coasting with the engine turned off or towing
of the vehicle with the engine turned off will
result in greatly increased pedal pressures
being required 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.
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EFFECTIVE BRAKING
Braking system performance and friction mate-
rial life are greatly affected by the driving style
adopted.Thefollowingsuggestionsaremadeto
assist in achieving the best results from the
braking system.
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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.
When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer
brakes function correctly and use engine
braking 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.
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,
in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS
will increase vehicle control during braking.
WARNING:
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Avoid high cornering speeds.
Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane changes or
fast, sharp turns.
Always wear your seat belts.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
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NOTE:
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
may be felt in the brake pedal when the
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
heard in the engine compartment while brak-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the anti-lock brake system is func-
tioning properly.
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Apply the parking brake only when the vehi-
cle is at rest.
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