Driving your vehicle
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Remember, your vehicle does not Keeping a vehicle in good operating
require extended warm-up. After condition is important both for econ-
the engine has started, allow the omy and safety. Therefore, we rec-
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds ommend that the system be serviced
prior to placing the vehicle in gear. by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
WARNING - Engine off
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
during
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 running. Instead,
keep the engine on and down-
shift to an appropriate gear for
engine braking effect. In addi-
tion, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
death.
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 avoided by shifting at
the recommended speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Equus Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Equus |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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