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3-10 o 4WD has higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off roadapplications. Specific design characteristicsgive them a higher center of gravity thanordinary cars. An advantage of the higherground clearance is a better view of the roadallowing you to anticipate problems. Theyare not designed for cornering at the samespeeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehi-cles any more than low-slung sports carsare designed to perform satisfactorily underoff-road conditions. If at all possible, avoidsharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As withother vehicles of this type, failure to operatethis vehicle correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or vehicle rollover.
o Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving off-road. Thesteering wheel could jerk and injure yourhands. Always firmly hold the outer steeringwheel when you are driving off-road.
o Drive at lower speeds in strong crosswinds. Because of your vehicle’s high center ofgravity, its stability will be affected in cross-
winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehiclecontrol.
o Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub,more frequent maintenance may be required.
o Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the wheel hubs. o Check your brake condition once you are
out of mud or water. Press the brake severaltimes as you move slowly until your feelnormal braking forces return.
o Four-wheel driving on flat and normal roads can result in a severe binding conditionwhen turning the steering wheel.
Driving on dry paved road and high-
Driving on dry paved road and high- Driving on dry paved road and high-
Driving on dry paved road and high-
Driving on dry paved road and high-
way
way way
way
way Select 2H(2WD) to drive on dry paved roads. Especially on dry highway, never select the 4Hor 4L(4WD).
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Driving on snowy or icy roads Driving on snowy or icy roads
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Driving on snowy or icy roads Select the 4H or 4L in accordance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress the ac-celerator pedal for a smooth start.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Driving on sandy or muddy roads Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Driving on sandy or muddy roads Select the 4H or 4L and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keepthe pressure on the accelerator pedal constantas possible, and drive at low speed.
Climbing sharp grades
Climbing sharp grades Climbing sharp grades
Climbing sharp grades
Climbing sharp grades Select the 4L to maximize use the engine torque.
Descending sharp grades
Descending sharp grades Descending sharp grades
Descending sharp grades
Descending sharp gradesSelect 4L, use the engine brake and descend slowly.
4H 4H
4H 4H
4H
4L or 4L
4L or 4L 4L or 4L
4L or 4L
4L or 4L
4H 4H
4H 4H
4H
1. Stop the vehicle.(0-3km/h)
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Trans- mission) or put the shift lever into "N(neutral)" position (Automatic Transmission).
3. Select the 4H or 4L mode switch.
2H 2H
2H 2H
2H
4L 4L
4L 4L
4L
1. Stop the vehicle.(0-3km/h)
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Trans- mission) or put the shift lever into "N(neutral)"position (Automatic Transmission).
3. Select the 4L mode switch.
4L 4L
4L 4L
4L
2H 2H
2H 2H
2H
1. Stop the vehicle.(0 - 3km/h)
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Trans- mission) or put the shift lever into "N(neutral)"position (Automatic Transmission).
3. Select the 2H mode switch. D090E01P-GAT
Driving Four-wheel drive safely
Driving Four-wheel drive safely Driving Four-wheel drive safely
Driving Four-wheel drive safely
Driving Four-wheel drive safely
o The driving posture should be more upright
and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steeringand pedal operation.
o Be sure to wear the seat belt.
o Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas.
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D110A01P-GAT Good Braking Practices
Good Braking Practices Good Braking Practices
Good Braking Practices
Good Braking Practices
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the
Nothing should be carried on top of the Nothing should be carried on top of the
Nothing should be carried on top of the
Nothing should be carried on top of the
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
there were an accident or a sudden stop,
there were an accident or a sudden stop, there were an accident or a sudden stop,
there were an accident or a sudden stop,
there were an accident or a sudden stop,
such objects could move forward and cause
such objects could move forward and cause such objects could move forward and cause
such objects could move forward and cause
such objects could move forward and cause
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu- damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
pants.
pants. pants.
pants.
pants.
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 vehicleis washed. Your vehicle may not stop asquickly if the brakes are wet and it may alsopull to one side. To dry the brakes, apply thebrakes lightly until the braking action returnsto normal, taking care to keep the vehicleunder control at all times. If the brakingaction does not return to normal, stop assoon as it is safe to do so and call yourHyundai dealer for assistance.
o Don’t coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear. This may be extremely hazardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down, then shift to a lowergear so that engine braking will help youmaintain a safe speed.
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 vehicle point-ed straight ahead while you slow down.When you are moving slowly enough for it tobe safe to do so, pull off the road and stopin a safe place.
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BRAKE PEDAL
BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL
BRAKE PEDAL
BRAKE PEDAL Excessive use of the brake can cause fading, resulting in poor brake response and prematurewear of brake linings. When going down a long or steep grade, use engine braking by shifting the transmission intothe "2" (SECOND) or "L" (LOW) position.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
It is important that you do not drive the
It is important that you do not drive the It is important that you do not drive the
It is important that you do not drive the
It is important that you do not drive the
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
vehicle with your foot resting on the brake
pedal when braking is not required. This
pedal when braking is not required. This pedal when braking is not required. This
pedal when braking is not required. This
pedal when braking is not required. This
practice can result in abnormally high brake
practice can result in abnormally high brake practice can result in abnormally high brake
practice can result in abnormally high brake
practice can result in abnormally high brake
temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos-
temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos- temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos-
temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos-
temperature, excessive lining wear, and pos-
sible damage to the brakes.
sible damage to the brakes. sible damage to the brakes.
sible damage to the brakes.
sible damage to the brakes. o If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, don’t let your vehicle creepforward. To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle isstopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage the parking brake and place the gear selec-tor lever in "P"(automatic transmission) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transmission).If your vehicle is facing downhill, turn thefront wheels away from the curb to helpkeep the vehicle from rolling. If there is nocurb or if it is required by other conditions tokeep the vehicle from rolling, block thewheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This ismost likely to happen when there is anaccumulation of snow or ice around or nearthe rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. ifthere is a risk that the parking brake mayfreeze, apply it only temporarily while youput the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic)or in first or reverse gear (manual transmis-sion) and block the rear wheels so thevehicle cannot roll. Then release the parkingbrake.