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C120A02A-AAT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (If installed) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-upduring sudden braking or on hazard-ous road surfaces. The ABS controlmodule monitors the wheel speed and controls the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situationsor on slick roads, ABS will increasevehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pul- sation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the enginecompartment while driving. Theseconditions are normal and indicatethat the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly. WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehiclecontrol is improved during emer-gency braking, always maintain asafe distance between you and ob-jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions.The braking distance for carsequipped with an anti-lock brakingsystem may be longer than for thosewithout it in the following road con- ditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow- covered roads.
o Driving with tire chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds.The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger thesafety of yourself or others.
o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-cially careful when braking, acceler-ating or shifting gears. On a slipperysurface, an abrupt change in vehi- cle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle to goout of control.
CAUTION:
o The risk of rollover is greatly in- creased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver oversteersto reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pull-ing back into the travel lanes.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
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C150A01A-AAT SMOOTH CORNERING Avoid braking or gear changing in cor- ners, especially when roads are wet.Ideally, corners should always be takenunder gentle acceleration. If you followthese suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. C160A01A-AAT WINTER DRIVING The more severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear andother problems. To minimize the prob-lems of winter driving, you should fol-low these suggestions:
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reducedmaintenance costs, maintain yourcar in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is re-quired (see Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should bekept clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al-lowed to accumulate on the under-side of the car. This extra weightcan result in increased fuel con-sumption and also contribute to cor- rosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your car. Weight re- duces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're readyto go. C160B01A-GAT Snowy or Icy Conditions To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. Ifsnow tires are needed, it is necessaryto select tires equivalent in size andtype of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car.Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel-eration, sudden brake applications, andsharp turns are potentially very haz-ardous practices. During deceleration, use engine brak- ing to the fullest extent. Sudden brakeapplications on snowy or icy roadsmay cause skids to occur. You need tokeep sufficient distance between thevehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should be
o Remember, your Hyundai does not
require extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is running smoothly,you can drive away. In very coldweather, however, give your engine 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 resulting in the enginebucking. If this happens, shift to alower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting atthe recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is oper-ated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
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C160I01A-AAT Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi-tion. This is most likely to happenwhen there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a riskthe parking brake may freeze, apply itonly temporarily while you put the gearselector lever in "P" (automatic) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parkingbrake.
C160H01A-AAT Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Washer System To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approvedanti-freeze solution in accordance withinstructions on the container. Windowwasher anti-freeze is available fromHyundai dealers and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti-freeze as thesemay damage the finish.
C160K01A-AAT Carry Emergency Equipment Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, youshould carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains,tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumpercables, a window scraper, gloves,ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160J01A-AAT Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumu- late Underneath Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders andinterfere with the steering. When driv-ing in severe winter conditions wherethis may happen, you should periodi- cally check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheelsand the steering components is notobstructed.
C170A01A-AAT HIGH SPEED MOTORING Pre-Trip Inspections 1. Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures tospecification. Low tire inflation pres-sures will result in overheating andpossible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction ortire failure. NOTE: Never exceed the maximum tire in- flation pressure shown on the tires. 2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil: High speed travel consumes 1.5 timesmore fuel than urban motoring. Do notforget to check both engine coolantand engine oil. 3. Drive belt: A loose or damaged drive belt mayresult in overheating of the engine.
8. CONSUMER INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................................. 8-2
Engine Number .............................................................................. 8-2
Recommended Inflation Pressures ................................................ 8-2
Snow Tires ...................................................................................... 8-3
Tire Chains ..................................................................................... 8-4
Tire Rotation ................................................................................... 8-4
Tire Balancing ................................................................................. 8-4
Tire Traction ................................................................................... 8-5
When to Replace Tires .................................................................. 8-5
Spare Tire and Tools ..................................................................... 8-5
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8- 4 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I060A01Y-GAT TIRE ROTATION Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly between
rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may be corrected.After rotating, adjust the tire pres-sures and be sure to check wheel nuttorque. HA1409
Spare tire WARNING:
Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply
tires under any circumstances. This may cause dangerous handlingcharacteristics that may cause death, serious injury, or property damage.
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I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were balanced beforethe car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years you own the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before being reinstalled on the car.
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TIRE CHAINS
Tire chains should be installed on the
front wheels. Be sure that the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains whenthey are no longer needed.!WARNING:
When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than30 km/h (20 mph).
INDEX 10- 5
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-14
Adjusting seatbag angle ......................................... 1-15 Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-14
Power Steering Fluid Level ....................................... 6-24 R
Rear Seat Fold Down ................................... 1-17 ~ 1-18Rear Window Defroster Switch .................... 1-52 ~ 1-53
Replacement of light bulbs ....................................... 6-26 S Seat Front ........................................................... 1-11 ~ 1-15
Seat Warmer ............................................................. 1-17
Seat Belts
3-Point system ........................................... 1-21 ~ 1-23
Adjustable height ........................................ 1-20 ~ 1-21
Adjusting your seat belt ......................................... 1-21Care of seat belts .................................................. 1-20
Precautions ............................................................ 1-18
Spark Plugs ................................................... 6-10 ~ 6-11
Spectacle Case ......................................................... 1-61
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-45
Starting Procedure ...................................................... 2-4
Steering Wheel Freeplay .......................................... 6-20
Steering Wheel Electric T ilt and Telescopic ............. 1-71
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ......................................... 1-71 Stereo Radio Operation (H940B, H940A)
......................................... 1-93 ~ 1-95, 1-101 ~ 1-103
Stereo Sound System ................................... 1-91 ~ 1-92 Sun Visor
.................................................................. 1-70
Sunroof .......................................................... 1-57 ~ 1-59 T
Tachometer ............................................................... 1-46 Theft-Alarm system ........................................... 1-8 ~ 1-9
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-4
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ................................... 3-5 ~ 3-10
Information ............................................................... 8-2
Pressure ......................................................... 8-2 ~ 8-3Replacement ............................................................ 8-5
Rotation .................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-3
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-5
Traction .................................................................... 8-4
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ................................... 2-18 ~ 2-21
Emergency ............................................................. 3-12
If your car must be towed ......................... 3-10 ~ 3-12
Traction Control System ............................... 2-12 ~ 2-13
Transaxle
Automatic ..................................................... 2-7 ~ 2-11Automatic transaxle fluid checking ............ 6-14 ~ 6-15
Manual ..................................................................... 2-5
Manual transaxle Oil checkin g ................... 6-13 ~ 6-14
Trip Computer ............................................... 1-53 ~ 1-55
Trip Odometer ............................................... 1-46 ~ 1-47
Trunk Lid ....................................................... 1-64 ~ 1-66