DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
conventional2-wheeldrivevehiclesanymore
than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road condi-
tions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steer-
ingwheelwhendrivingoff-road.Thesteering
wheel could jerk and injure your hands. Al-
ways firmly hold the outer steering wheel
when you are driving off-road.
Drive at lower speeds in strong crosswinds.
Because of your vehicle’s high center of
gravity, its stability will be affected in cross-
winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
Checkyourbrakeconditiononceyouareout
of mud or water. Press the brake several
times as you move slowly until your feel
normal braking forces return.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Select the 4H or 4L in accordance with the road
conditions, and then gradually depress the ac-
celerator pedal for a smooth start.
AUTO Mode
Full power delivered to front and rear axles for
increase traction. Use this mode for normal on-
road operating conditions such as dry road sur-
faces,wetpavement,snow-coveredroadsand/
oroff-road.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Select the 4H or 4L and then gradually depress
theacceleratorpedalforasmoothstart.Keepthe
pressure on the accelerator pedal constant as
possible, and drive at low speed.
LOW Mode
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Full power to both axles, including a lower gear
ratioforlow-speedapplicationsthatrequireextra
powersuchasdryroadsurfaces,wetpavement,
snow-covered roads and/or off-road.
Especially when increased drive power is re-
quired.
"LOW" mode is not recommended on dry pave-
ment.
The 4WD LOW indicator light (
Climbing sharp grades
Selectthe4Ltomaximizeusetheenginetorque.
Descending sharp grades
Select 4L, use the engine brake and descend
slowly.
) will be tur-
ned on to remind you that you are in the LOW
mode.
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C355A02HP-GAT
Full-time 4WD operation (If installed)
2.
Transfer shift knob operation
Four-wheel driving on flat and normal roads
canresultinaseverebindingconditionwhen
turning the steering wheel.
AUTO→ LOW
Driving on dry paved road and high-
way
1. Stop the vehicle.
2.
Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Trans-
mission) or put the shift lever into "N(neutral)"
position (Automatic Transmission)
Select 2H(2WD) to drive on dry paved roads.
Especially on dry highway, never select the 4H
or 4L(4WD).
3.
Turn the transfer shift knob to "LOW" mode.
C355A01HP
1.
Knob position
This is used to set different positions.
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