2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
Remember,   your   vehicle   does   not
require  extended  warm-up.  After  the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10  to 20 seconds prior  to plac-
ing  the  vehicle  in  gear. In  very  cold
weather, however,  give your  engine  a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't  "lug"  or  "over-rev"  the  engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in  the engine bucking.
If this  happens,  shift to  a lower  gear.
Over-revving   is   racing   the   engine
beyond its safe limit.This can be avoid-
ed  by  shifting   at  the  recommended
speeds.
•  Use   your  air   conditioning  sparingly.
The air  conditioning system is  operat-
ed by engine power so your  fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
•  Open  windows   at  high   speeds  can
reduce fuel economy.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn  the  engine off  to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The  power steering  and
power   brakes   will   not   function
properly  without   the  engine  run-
ning.  Instead, keep  the  engine  on
and  downshift   to  an   appropriate
gear  for  engine  braking  effect.  In
addition,  turning   off  the   ignition
while   driving   could   engage   the
steering   wheel  lock   resulting   in
loss   of   vehicle    steering   which
Fuel  economy  is  less  in  crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this  loss,  slow down  when  driving  in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important  both for economy and
safety.  Therefore,   have  an   authorized
HYUNDAI   dealer   perform   scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
could  cause
death.
serious    injury    or
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