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, have an
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform
prior to placing the vehicle in gear. scheduled inspections and mainte-
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during
motion
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Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine buck-
ing. 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.
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 downshift to
an appropriate gear for engine
braking effect. In addition, turn-
ing off the ignition while driving
could engage the steering wheel
lock resulting in loss of vehicle
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•
Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
steering
which
could cause
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
serious injury or death.
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| Language | English |
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