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-
up period.
WARNING - Engine off
during
Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the
engine. Lugging is driving too
slowly in too high a gear resulting
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 shift-
ing 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.
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
(if
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Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
equipped) resulting in loss of
vehicle steering which could
cause serious injury or death.
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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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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