DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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curbsordrivingtoofastoverirregularsurfac-
es. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear
andmayalsoresultinotherproblemsaswell
as greater fuel consumption.
Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
themaintenancescheduleinSection5.Ifyou
drive your car in severe conditions, more
frequent maintenance is required (see Sec-
tion 5 for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
yourHyundaishouldbekeptcleanandfreeof
corrosivematerials.Itisespeciallyimportant
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulateontheundersideofthecar.This
extraweightcanresultinincreasedfuelcon-
sumption and also contribute to corrosion.
Travellightly.Don'tcarryunnecessaryweight
in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary.Ifyouarewaiting(andnotintraffic),turn
off your engine and restart only when you're
ready to go.
Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extendedwarm-up.Assoonastheengineis
running smoothly, you can drive away. In
verycoldweather,however,giveyourengine
a slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ingintheenginebucking.Ifthishappens,shift
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
powersoyourfueleconomyisreducedwhen
you use it.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
Youcansavefuelandgetmorekilometersfrom
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
adjustyourspeedtothatoftheothertrafficso
you don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily.Avoidheavytrafficwheneverpossible.
Always maintain a safe distance from other
vehiclessoyoucanavoidunnecessarybrak-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
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SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoidbrakingorgearchangingincorners,espe-
ciallywhenroadsarewet.Ideally,cornersshould
alwaysbetakenundergentleacceleration.Ifyou
followthesesuggestions,tirewearwillbeheldto
aminimum.
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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
reducefuelconsumption.
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion,drivingwithyourfootrestingonthebrake
pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
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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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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
isnecessarytoselecttiresequivalentinsizeand
typetotheoriginalequipmenttires.Failuretodo
somayadverselyaffectthesafetyandhandling
of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices. During
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Takecareofyourtires.Keeptheminflatedto
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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Besurethatthewheelsarealignedcorrectly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting
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