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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
EFFECTIVE BRAKING
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o Apply the parking brake only when
the vehicle is at rest.
o Checktheautomatictransaxlefluid
level regularly, and add fluid as
necessary.
Seethemaintenanceschedulefor
theproperfluidrecommendation.
Braking system performance and fric-
tionmateriallifearegreatlyaffectedby
the driving style adopted. The follow-
ing suggestions are made to assist in
achieving the best results from the
braking system.
o Since the power assistance pro-
vided 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
pressuresbeingrequiredtostopthe
vehicle.
o Do not hold the vehicle on an incline
with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the transaxle to overheat. Al-
waysusethebrakepedalorparking
brake.
o Anticipate the road and conditions
ahead in order that heavy braking
may be avoided.
o When descending long gradients,
use the engine to assist in retarding
the vehicle to minimise the possibil-
ity of brake fade occurring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the
trailer brakes function correctly and
use engine braking to assist the
vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replace-
ment brake pads and shoes to en-
sure consistent friction characteris-
tics and wear rates.
o After driving through deep water
(e.g. fording), the brakes may be-
comewetandperformancereduced.
Always check brake efficiency after
emergingfromthewateranddrythe
brakesbylightlydepressingthebrake
pedal several times whilst driving
slowly.
o Use caution when parking on a hill.
Engagetheparkingbrakeandplace
the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle). If your car
is facing downhill, turn the front
wheelsintothecurbtohelpkeepthe
car from rolling. If your car is facing
uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car
fromrolling.
Ifthereisnocurborifitisrequiredby
otherconditionstokeepthecarfrom
rolling, block the wheels.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Coupe |
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