Driving your vehicle
If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have the
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
system
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
WARNING
ous
driving
maneuvers.
Even
•
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
vehicle, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions.
the
brake
AND
make
sure
the
W-75
gearshift lever is securely posi-
tioned in 1st (First) gear or R
The braking distance for vehicle
equipped with an anti-lock braking
or (Electronic Stability
Control System) may be longer
than for those without it in the fol-
lowing road conditions.
Check the brake warning light by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). This light will be illuminated
when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released while
engine is running, there may be a mal-
function in the brake system. Immediate
attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop.
(
Reverse) for manual transaxle
system
equipped vehicles and in P (Park)
for automatic transaxle equipped
vehicles.
•
•
Never allow anyone who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle to touch
the parking brake. If the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
serious injury may occur.
All vehicles should always have
the parking brake fully engaged
when parking to avoid inadver-
tent movement of the vehicle
which can injure occupants or
pedestrians.
During these conditions the vehicle
should
speeds:
be
driven
at
reduced
•
Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
•
With tire chains installed.
• On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface
height.
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