What to do in an emergency
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls while driving If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
keeping a straight line. Move cau- If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
tiously off the road to a safe place. crossing, if safe to do so, move the
• When the vehicle is stopped, press
the hazard warning flasher button,
move the shift lever into P (Park,
for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-
cle), apply the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
•
Reduce your speed gradually,
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
and then push the vehicle to a safe
location.
•
•
Turn on your hazard warning flash-
er.
Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
•
Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
•
When changing a flat tire, follow
the instructions provided later in
this chapter.
•
Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm, level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
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