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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Using the Clutch
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RECOMMENDEDSHIFTPOINTS
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Good Driving Practices
The clutch should be pressed all the
way to the floor before shifting, then
released slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be used after fully re-
turning to the original position. Do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This can cause unnecessary
wear.Donotpartiallyengagetheclutch
to hold the car on an incline. This
causes unnecessary wear. Use the
parking brake to hold the car on an
incline.Donotoperatetheclutchpedal
rapidly and repeatedly.
Shift
Recommended
from-to
o Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in
gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and mal-
function.Instead,whenyouaredriv-
ing down a long hill, slow down and
shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine braking will help slow
the car.
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
20 km/h (15 mph)
40 km/h (25 mph)
55 km/h (35 mph)
75 km/h (45 mph)
The shift points as shown above are
recommended for optimum fuel
economy and performance.
o Slowdownbeforeshiftingtoalower
gear. This will help avoid over-rev-
ving the engine, which can cause
damage.
o Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your car.
o Besurethecariscompletelystopped
before you attempt to shift into re-
verse. The transmission can be
damaged if you do not. To shift into
reverse, depress the clutch, move
the shift lever to neutral, wait three
seconds, then shift to the reverse
position.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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