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STARTING AND OPERATING
BRAKE SYSTEM
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o Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could jerk
andinjureyourhands.Alwaysfirmly
hold the outer steering wheel when
you are driving off-road.
Driving on dry paved road and
highway
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All the parts of the brake system are
critical to safety. Have the vehicle ser-
viced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealeratregularintervalsaccordingto
the service standards.
Select 2H(2WD) to drive on dry paved
roads.Especiallyondryhighway,never
select the 4H or 4L(4WD).
o Drive at lower speeds in strong
crosswinds. Because of your
vehicle’s high center of gravity, its
stability will be affected in cross-
winds.Slowerspeedsensurebetter
vehicle control.
o Wheneveryoudriveoff-roadthrough
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
o Do not drive in water if the level is
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs.
o Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Press
thebrakeseveraltimesasyoumove
slowly until your feel normal braking
forces return.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
(1) The service brake is divided into
two brake circuits so that when one
brake circuit fails, the other is avail-
able to stop the vehicle. If this oc-
curs,however,thebrakepedalmust
be depressed further than usual;
stop driving as soon as possible
and have the brake system ser-
viced at the nearest authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
(2) Donotplaceathickfloormataround
the brake pedal; doing so could
prevent the full pedal stroke that
would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal
can be operated freely at all times.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with a
brake warning lamp, the lamp will
light up if the brake fluid level is
abnormally low.
Select the 4H or 4L in accordance with
the road conditions, and then gradu-
allydepresstheacceleratorpedalfora
smooth start.
Drivingonsandyormuddyroads
Select the 4H or 4L and then gradually
depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the pressure on
the accelerator pedal constant as pos-
sible, and drive at low speed.
Climbing sharp grades
Select the 4L to maximize use the
engine torque.
o Four-wheel driving on flat and nor-
mal roads can result in a severe
binding condition when turning the
steering wheel.
Descending sharp grades
Select 4L, use the engine brake and
descend slowly.
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