DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Don’t"ride"thebrakepedal.Restingyourfoot
on the brake pedal while driving can be dan-
gerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness.
It also increases the wear of the brake com-
ponents.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
youaremovingslowlyenoughforittobesafe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
If your car is equipped with an automatic
transmission, don’t let your car creep for-
ward. To avoid creeping forward, keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when the car is
stopped.
Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
theparkingbrakeandplacethegearselector
leverin"P"(automatictransmission)orinfirst
or reverse gear (manual transmission). If
your car is facing downhill, turn the front
wheelsintothecurbtohelpkeepthecarfrom
rolling.Ifyourcarisfacinguphill,turnthefront
wheels away from the curb to help keep the
car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is
required by other conditions to keep the car
from rolling, block the wheels.
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gearselectorleverin"P"(automatic)orinfirst
or reverse gear (manual transmission) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
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.
pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
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.
Besurethatthewheelsarealignedcorrectly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting
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.
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C140A01A-AAT
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more miles 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
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.
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.
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Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an ac-
cumulation of snow or ice around or near the
rearbrakesorifthebrakesarewet.Ifthereis
a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
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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
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