2002 Hyundai Atos Owner's Manual

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and turn it to the "START" position. Releaseit as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for morethan 15 seconds.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not
shift lever is not shift lever is not
shift lever is not
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position
(Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle). (Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle). C040A01A-AAT
KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from
key removed from key removed from
key removed from
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel
wheel wheel
wheel
wheel is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key. is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key. oo
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o "START"
"START" "START"
"START"
"START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
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"ON"
"ON" "ON"
"ON"
"ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the
ignition is on and all accessories may be turnedon. If the engine is not running, the key shouldnot be left in the "ON" position. This will dis-
charge the battery and may also damage theignition system.
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o "ACC"
"ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"
"ACC"
With the key in the "ACC" position, the some
electrical accessories (radio etc.) may be oper-ated.
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o "LOCK"
"LOCK" "LOCK"
"LOCK"
"LOCK"
The key can be removed or inserted in thisposition. To protect against theft, the steeringwheel locks by removing the key.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the
and then turn the and then turn the
and then turn the
and then turn the
steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key
simultaneously.
simultaneously. simultaneously.
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
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LOCK
LOCK LOCK
LOCK
LOCK ACC
ACC ACC
ACC
ACC
ONON
ONON
ON
START
START START
START
START

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STARTING
STARTING STARTING
STARTING
STARTING
Normal starting with either a cold or warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key tothe "START" position and release when theengine starts. After the engine has started,allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 secondsprior to placing the vehicle in gear. The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 secondsbetween starting attempts to protect the starterfrom overheating.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area
ventilated area ventilated area
ventilated area
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon
carbon carbon
carbon
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death. C050B02X-GAT
Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully (manual transaxle) and place the gearshift lever in neutral (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park)position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lights andgauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed when starting a
when starting a when starting a
when starting a
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle. manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle.
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
damage
damage damage
damage
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result ofof
ofof
of
the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not
clutch is not clutch is not
clutch is not
clutch is not
depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started. depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts. C070A04X-GAT
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a con-
ventional shift pattern. This shift pattern is also imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle isfully synchronized in all forward gears so shift-
ing to either a higher or a lower gear is easilyaccomplished.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
when the
when the when the
when the
when the car is moving.
car is moving. car is moving.
car is moving.
car is moving.
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o To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha- To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a
shift lever as a shift lever as a
shift lever as a
shift lever as a
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
the shift is completed.
the shift is completed. the shift is completed.
the shift is completed.
the shift is completed.
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o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as
a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
using the clutch.
using the clutch. using the clutch.
using the clutch.
using the clutch.
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Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Theclutch pedal should be always used after fullyreturning to the original position. Do not restyour foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Thiscan cause unnecessary wear. Do not partiallyengage the clutch to hold the car on an incline.This causes unnecessary wear. Use the park-ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do notoperate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly. o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of yourcar.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped be- fore you attempt to shift into reverse. Thetransaxle can be damaged if you do not. To
shift into reverse, depress the clutch (manualtransaxle), move the shift lever to neutral,
wait three seconds, then shift to the reverseposition.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On aslippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you you
you you
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high- lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
way speeds.
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o Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the roadway and
roadway and roadway and
roadway and
roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road- the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
way. way.
way.
way.
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o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply. way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
Instead, slow Instead, slow
Instead, slow
Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
lanes. lanes.
lanes.
lanes.
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o
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt. person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
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o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
by upshifting.
by upshifting. by upshifting.
by upshifting.
by upshifting.
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o Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
neutral position.
neutral position. neutral position.
neutral position.
neutral position.
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o
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
to assist the
to assist the to assist the
to assist the
to assist the
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over- footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
heating.
heating. heating.
heating.
heating.
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o When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun- When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should be ex-
be ex- be ex-
be ex-
be ex-
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
speed
speed speed
speed
speed
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction. may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
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o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least
neutral for at least neutral for at least
neutral for at least
neutral for at least
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your 3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position. the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
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o During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
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o
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse), or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position. or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
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Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre- during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. C070D01X-GAT
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,when you are driving down a long hill, slowdown and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine,which can cause damage.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should
gear, caution should gear, caution should
gear, caution should
gear, caution should
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad- be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
in such
in such in such
in such
in such
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en- a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage. possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.

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Shift
from-toRecommended
1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 20 km/h (15 mph)40 km/h (25 mph) 55 km/h (35 mph) 75 km/h (45 mph)
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting.
button when shifting. button when shifting.
button when shifting.
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted free-
The selector lever can be shifted free- The selector lever can be shifted free-
The selector lever can be shifted free-
The selector lever can be shifted free-
ly.ly.
ly.ly.
ly.
For optimum fuel economy, accelerate gradual- ly. The transaxle will automatically shift to thesecond, third and overdrive gears. C090B01A-AAT The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as
follows:
follows: follows:
follows:
follows:
o P (Park):
o P (Park): o P (Park):
o P (Park):
o P (Park): Use to hold the vehicle in place when parking or
while starting the engine; shift the selector lever to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parkingthe car, apply the parking brake and shift theselector lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P" (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. It has a conventional shift pattern as shown inthe illustration. At night, with the first position ofthe multi-function switch, the appropriate sym-bol on the shift pattern indicator will be illuminat-ed according to the range selected.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the vehicle is moving.
the vehicle is moving. the vehicle is moving.
the vehicle is moving.
the vehicle is moving.
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To Remove the Ignition Key
To Remove the Ignition Key To Remove the Ignition Key
To Remove the Ignition Key
To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi- tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK" position.
C070E02A-GAT Recommended Shift Points
Recommended Shift Points Recommended Shift Points
Recommended Shift Points
Recommended Shift Points
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LOCK
LOCK LOCK
LOCK
LOCK ACC
ACC ACC
ACC
ACC
ONON
ONON
ON
START
START START
START
START
The shift points as shown are recommended for
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o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear): Use for driving up a very steep grade or for engine braking when descending steep hills.When downshifting to "L", the transaxle willtemporarily remain in second gear until thevehicle has slowed enough for low gear toengage. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in lowgear. "L" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift up to 2nd is performed when the car exceeds acertain speed and, as speed increases, thetransaxle will shift up to 3rd gear to preventover-revving the engine. C090H01E-GAT
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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o For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
oo
oo
o The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order
The brake pedal fully depressed in order
to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P" to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P"
to move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi- (Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
(Park) position to any of the other posi-
tions.
tions. tions.
tions.
tions.
oo
oo
o It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R", It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R",
It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi- "N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
"N", "D", "2", "L" position to "P" posi-
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
tion. The vehicle must be fully stopped to
avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage. avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage.
avoid transaxle damage.
C090I01E-AAT CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
oo
oo
o
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped. When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transaxle will automatically upshift to the sec-ond, third and overdrive gears. When the over-
C090P01A-GAT
Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch
Overdrive Switch
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oo
oo
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied.
brakes applied.
oo
oo
o
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift- Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or
"L" position.
"L" position. "L" position.
"L" position.
"L" position.
oo
oo
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
the parking brake, shift the transaxle into
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni- "P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
"P" (Park) position and turn off the igni-
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
tion when you leave the vehicle, even
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running. unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running.
unattended while the engine is running.
oo
oo
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
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o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse): o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse):
o R(Reverse):
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to
a complete stop before shifting the selector lever to "R" position.
C090E01A-GATo D (Drive):
o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):
Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence,giving best economy and power. Never down-shift manually to "2" position or "L" positionwhen vehicle speed is more than 95 km/h (60mph). C090D02A-AAT
o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):
In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral
position, which means that no gears are en-gaged. The engine can be started with the shiftlever in "N" position, although this is not recom-mended except if the engine stalls while the caris moving.
C090F01A-AATo 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing
or engine braking downhill. "2" automaticallyshifts between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to third gear isdone when the car speed exceeds a certainvalue to prevent the engine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" returning to normal driving condition.

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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo
area while the
area while the area while the
area while the
area while the car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a
car is moving as this is not a
proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts
proper seating position and no seat belts
are are
are are
are available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is
available for use when the seat back is
folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in
folded down. This could result in serious
serious serious
serious
serious
injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a
injury or death in case of an accident or a
sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should
sudden stop. Objects should not extend
not extend not extend
not extend
not extend
higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This
higher than the top of the front seats. This
could allow cargo
could allow cargo could allow cargo
could allow cargo
could allow cargo
to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause
to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops. injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops.
injury or damage during sudden stops.
o After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicator light is out beforedriving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when the car iswashed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakesare wet and it may also pull to one side. Todry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly untilthe braking action returns to normal, takingcare to keep the car under control at alltimes. If the braking action does not return tonormal, stop as soon as it is safe to do soand call your Hyundai dealer for assistance.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear. This is extremely hazardous. Keep thecar in gear at all times, use the brakes toslow down, then shift to a lower gear so thatengine braking will help you maintain a safespeed.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On aslippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeatedupshifting and downshifting between 3rd and4th gear is needed when climbing a gentleslope, it is recommended that the overdriveswitch be turned off. Turn the overdriveswitch back on immediately afterward.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
oo
oo
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
way speeds.
oo
oo
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road- the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
way. way.
way.
way.
oo
oo
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
lanes. lanes.
lanes.
lanes.
oo
oo
o In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt. person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
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Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the acceler- ator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P" when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped be- fore you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-ous. Always leave the car in gear whenmoving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,when you are driving down a long hill, slowdown and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not de- pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keepthe car from moving.
drive switch is turned off, the transaxle will notupshift to the overdrive gear. For normal driv-ing, the selector lever should be left in the "D"position and the overdrive switch turned on.
If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Thetransaxle will automatically shift to a lower gear,depending on the vehicle speed and load.

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WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous
improper or dangerous
driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers. driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers.
driving maneuvers.
Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved
Even though vehicle control is improved
during emergency
during emergency during emergency
during emergency
during emergency
braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain
braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects
a safe distance between you and objects
ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle
ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be
speeds should always be speeds should always be
speeds should always be
speeds should always be
reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions. reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions.
reduced during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped withan anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system an anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system
an anti-lock braking system may be longer
may be longer may be longer
may be longer
may be longer
than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following
than for those without it in the following
road conditions.
road conditions. road conditions.
road conditions.
road conditions.
oo
oo
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov- Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
ered roads. ered roads.
ered roads.
ered roads.
oo
oo
o Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
oo
oo
o Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface
Driving on roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different
is pitted or has different surface height.
surface height. surface height.
surface height.
surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle
During these conditions the vehicle should
should should
should
should
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety
features
features features
features
features of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should
of an ABS equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor- not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
not be tested by high speed driving or cor-
nering.
nering. nering.
nering.
nering. This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of
This could endanger the safety of
yourself or others.
yourself or others. yourself or others.
yourself or others.
yourself or others.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If installed)
(If installed) (If installed)
(If installed)
(If installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-
trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABSwill increase vehicle control during braking.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake
may be felt in the brake
pedal when the
pedal when the pedal when the
pedal when the
pedal when the
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
heard in the engine
heard in the engine heard in the engine
heard in the engine
heard in the engine
compartment while brak-
compartment while brak- compartment while brak-
compartment while brak-
compartment while brak-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi- ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the
cate that the cate that the
cate that the
cate that the
anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func- anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func-
anti-lock brake system is func-
tioning properly.
tioning properly. tioning properly.
tioning properly.
tioning properly. put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)and block the rear wheels so the car cannotroll. Then release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause thetransaxle to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can bedangerous because it can result in the brakesoverheating and losing their effectiveness. Italso increases the wear of the brake compo-nents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently and keep the car pointedstraight ahead while you slow down. Whenyou are moving slowly enough for it to be
safe to do so, pull off the road and stop in asafe place.
o If your car is equipped with an automatic transaxle, don't let your car creep forward.To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the car is stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage the parking brake and place the gear selec-tor lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). Ifyour car is facing downhill, turn the frontwheels into the curb to help keep the carfrom rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turnthe front wheels away from the curb to helpkeep the car from rolling. If there is no curb
or if it is required by other conditions to keepthe car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This ismost likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or nearthe rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake may
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resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap- pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving isracing the engine beyond its safe limit. Thiscan be avoided by shifting at the recom-mended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated by enginepower so your fuel economy is reducedwhen you use it.
C150A01A-AAT SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cornersshould always be taken under gentle accelera-tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wearwill be held to a minimum.
C160A01A-AATWINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. Tominimize the problems of winter driving, youshould follow these suggestions:
C160B01A-GATSnowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tirechains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-
ly. Improper alignment can result from hittingcurbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-faces. Poor alignment causes faster tirewear and may also result in other problemsas well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance withthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. Ifyou drive your car in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required (seeSection 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and freeof corrosive materials. It is especially impor-tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed toaccumulate on the underside of the car. Thisextra weight can result in increased fuelconsumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engine isrunning smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more kilometers from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full- throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don't race between stoplights. Try toadjust your speed to that of the other trafficso you don't have to change speeds unnec-essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-sible. Always maintain a safe distance fromother vehicles so you can avoid unneces-sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving ata moderate speed, especially on the high-way, is one of the most effective ways toreduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In ad-dition, driving with your foot resting on thebrake pedal may cause the brakes to over-heat, which reduces their effectiveness andmay lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-flation, either too much or too little, results inunnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-sures at least once a month.