Driving your vehicle
Good braking practices
WARNING
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is ing, apply the brakes gently and
driven through standing water or if it keep the vehicle pointed straight
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop ahead while you slow down. When
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet you are moving slowly enough for it
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull to be safe to do so, pull off the road
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into the 1st gear
(for manual transaxle vehicle) or
P (Park, for automatic transaxle
vehicle) position, then apply the
parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position.
to one side.
and stop in a safe location.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes Keep your foot firmly on the brake
lightly until the braking action returns pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
to normal, taking care to keep the prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
vehicle under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
ward.
Vehicles with the parking brake
not fully engaged are at risk for
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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