2003 Hyundai Accent Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI   2- 11
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DRIVING FOR  ECONOMY
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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 surfac-
es. 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 Sec-
tion 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.
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WARNING:
You can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
ABS  will   not  prevent   accidents   due  to
improper   or  dangerous   driving   maneu-
vers.  Even  though  vehicle  control  is  im-
proved during  emergency braking,  always
maintain a  safe distance between  you and
objects  ahead. Vehicle  speeds  should  al-
ways   be  reduced   during   extreme   road
conditions.
The  braking   distance  for  cars   equipped
with  an  anti-lock braking  system  may  be
longer  than   for  those   without  it   in  the
following  road   conditions.
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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 possi-
ble. 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  in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion,  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 infla-
tion, 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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Driving  on rough,  gravel  or  snow-cov-
ered roads.
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Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving on roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface height.
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These  roads should  be driven  at  reduced
speeds.  The   safety  features   of  an  ABS
equipped vehicle  should  not be  tested by
high speed driving or cornering. This could
endanger the safety of yourself or others.
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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.
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Model Year2003
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