Power steering (if equipped)
✽ NOTICE
Tilt steering
Power steering uses energy from the If the power steering drive belt A tilt steering wheel allows you to
engine to assist you in steering the breaks or if the power steering adjust the steering wheel before you
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the pump malfunctions, the steering drive. You can also raise it to give
power steering system becomes effort will greatly increase.
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
steered, but it will require increased ✽ NOTICE
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steering effort.
If the vehicle is parked for extended The steering wheel should be posi-
periods outside in cold weather tioned so that it is comfortable for
(below -10°C/14°F), the power steer- you to drive, while permitting you to
ing may require increased effort see the instrument panel warning
when the engine is first started. This lights and gauges.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, we recommend
that the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
is caused by increased fluid viscosity
due to the cold weather and does not
indicate a malfunction.
When this happens, increase the
engine RPM by depressing accelera-
tor until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm
then release or let the engine idle for
two or three minutes to warm up the
fluid.
WARNING
CAUTION
•
•
Never adjust the angle and
height of steering wheel while
driving. You may lose your
steering control and cause
severe personal injury or acci-
dents.
Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or
left turn) for more than 5 sec-
onds with the engine running.
Holding the steering wheel for
more than 5 seconds in either
position may cause damage to
the power steering pump.
After
adjusting, push the
steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is locked
in position.
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