2003 Hyundai H-1 (Grand Starex) engine overheat

INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
2-6
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WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature. If the indication needle enters the red zone while the engine isrunning, it probably indicates that the engine isoverheated. While driving, care should alwaysbe taken to maintain the normal operating tem-perature. C100A01P-GAT
INCLINOMETER (If installed)
INCLINOMETER (If installed) INCLINOMETER (If installed)
INCLINOMETER (If installed)
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This meter indicates the inclination angle of the vehicle, both front-to-rear and side to side.
1. Side-to-side inclination (Right inclination of 15°)
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2. Front-to rear inclination (Rear inclination of20°)
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The inclinometer indicates the correct incli-
The inclinometer indicates the correct incli- The inclinometer indicates the correct incli-
The inclinometer indicates the correct incli-
The inclinometer indicates the correct incli-
nation when the vehicle is stationary, but a
nation when the vehicle is stationary, but a nation when the vehicle is stationary, but a
nation when the vehicle is stationary, but a
nation when the vehicle is stationary, but a
slight reading error may be given when driv-
slight reading error may be given when driv- slight reading error may be given when driv-
slight reading error may be given when driv-
slight reading error may be given when driv-
ing the vehicle.
ing the vehicle. ing the vehicle.
ing the vehicle.
ing the vehicle.

INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
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CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL
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REAR HEATER & A/CON (ROTARY TYPE)
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REAR HEATER & A/CON (LEVER TYPE)
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2 3
1.1.
1.1.
1. Mode selector lever
Mode selector lever Mode selector lever
Mode selector lever
Mode selector lever Air flow can be switched in three modes. Three symbols are used to represent FloorHeat, Bi-level and Vent Air position.
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Operation Tips
Operation Tips Operation Tips
Operation Tips
Operation Tips
o If the interior of the vehicle is hot when you
first get in, open the windows for a few minutes to expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning system, keep all windows closed to keephot air out.
o When you must drive slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift to a lower gear. This increasesengine speed, which in turn increases thespeed of the air conditioning compressor.
o When driving up long grades, turn occa- sionally the air conditioner off to avoid thepossibility of the engine overheating.
o During winter months or in periods when the air conditioner is not used regularly, turn onthe air conditioner switch occasionally for afew minutes. This will help circulate thelubricants and keep your system in peakoperating condition.
C710A01P-GAT REAR HEATER (If installed)
REAR HEATER (If installed) REAR HEATER (If installed)
REAR HEATER (If installed)
REAR HEATER (If installed)
The rear heater can be operated with the igni-
tion switch at the "ON" position by depressingthe main switch in the instrument panel. C720A01P-GAT
Main switch for the rear heater
Main switch for the rear heater Main switch for the rear heater
Main switch for the rear heater
Main switch for the rear heater
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The main switch for the rear heater is installed
in the instrument panel.
The main switch should be used to switch the
power of the rear heater ON and OFF.
The power is switched ON when the button is
pressed, and the lamp within the switch is illuminated. Illumination will stop and the powerwill be switched OFF when the button is pressedonce again.

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Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
o Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle 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-running the engine,which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better control of yourcar.
o Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse. Thetransmission can be damaged if you do not.To shift into reverse, depress the clutch,move the shift lever to neutral, wait threeseconds, then shift to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in engine speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure to always fully depress the clutchpedal before attempting to shift to lever. To shift into reverse from 5th gear,move the gearshift lever to neutral, and then shift it intoreverse.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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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 transmission lubricant has
ficult until the transmission lubricant has ficult until the transmission lubricant has
ficult until the transmission lubricant has
ficult until the transmission 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 transmission.
ful to the transmission. ful to the transmission.
ful to the transmission.
ful to the transmission.
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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 1st or R(Reverse),
it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse), it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
it's hard to shift into 1st 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 1st
pedal back down, and then shift into 1st pedal back down, and then shift into 1st
pedal back down, and then shift into 1st
pedal back down, and then shift into 1st
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. D050B01P-GAT
Using the Clutch
Using the Clutch Using the Clutch
Using the Clutch
Using the Clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Donot rest your foot on the clutch pedal whiledriving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the vehicle on an incline. This causes unnecessarywear. Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidlyand repeatedly.
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o 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 transmission shift
mature wear of the transmission shift mature wear of the transmission shift
mature wear of the transmission shift
mature wear of the transmission shift
forks.
forks. forks.
forks.
forks.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse
Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse
Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse
Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse
while the vehicle is moving forward; doing
while the vehicle is moving forward; doing while the vehicle is moving forward; doing
while the vehicle is moving forward; doing
while the vehicle is moving forward; doing
so will damage the transmission.
so will damage the transmission. so will damage the transmission.
so will damage the transmission.
so will damage the transmission.

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3-8 When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transmission will automatically upshift to thesecond, third and overdrive gears. When theoverdrive switch is turned off, the transmissionwill not upshift to the overdrive gear at all. For normal driving, the selector lever should be left in the "D" position and the overdrive switchturned on. To move the selector lever, the pushbutton on the selector lever handle may have tobe depressed first. If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Thetransmission will automatically shift to a lowergear, depending on the speed.
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NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
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Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak- economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
upshifting and downshifting between the
upshifting and downshifting between the upshifting and downshifting between the
upshifting and downshifting between the
upshifting and downshifting between the
3rd and 4th gear is needed when climbing a
3rd and 4th gear is needed when climbing a 3rd and 4th gear is needed when climbing a
3rd and 4th gear is needed when climbing a
3rd and 4th gear is needed when climbing a
gentle slope, it is recommended that the
gentle slope, it is recommended that the gentle slope, it is recommended that the
gentle slope, it is recommended that the
gentle slope, it is recommended that the
overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the
overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the
overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the
overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the
overdrive switch back on immediately after-
overdrive switch back on immediately after- overdrive switch back on immediately after-
overdrive switch back on immediately after-
overdrive switch back on immediately after-
ward.
ward. ward.
ward.
ward.
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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 accel- erator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P" when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-ous. Always leave the vehicle 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 transmission in "P" tokeep the vehicle from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in engine speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use thebrake pedal or parking brake.
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 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.
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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 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.
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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. 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.
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o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
In a collision crash, an unbelted person In a collision crash, an unbelted person
In a collision crash, an unbelted person
In a collision crash, an 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.
D080A01P-GAT OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed)
OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed) OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed)
OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed)
OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed)
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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.

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D150A01P-GAT BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
GS30160A
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an autho-rized HYUNDAI dealer at regular intervals ac-cording to the service standards.
(1) The service brake is divided into two brake circuits so that when one brake circuit fails,the other is available to stop the vehicle. Ifthis occurs, however, the brake pedal mustbe depressed further than usual; stop driv-ing as soon as possible and have the brakesystem serviced at the nearest authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
(2) Do not place a thick floor mat around the brake pedal; doing so could prevent the fullpedal stroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times.
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(3) If the vehicle is equipped with a brake warn-ing lamp, the lamp will light up if the brake fluid level is abnormally low.
(4) If the vehicle is equipped with a brake boost- er, the brake boosting force is lost after thebrake pedal is depressed once or twicewhile the engine is off. If this occurs, thebrake will require greater force than usual. This is especially important when the ve- hicle is being towed.
(5) Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthat it works normally. A film of water can form on the brake discs or brake drums and prevent normal func-tioning after driving in heavy rain or throughlarge puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.If this occurs, repeatedly tap the brake pedallightly while driving to dry out the brakes. D160A01P-GAT
PARKING
PARKING PARKING
PARKING
PARKING
GS30180AChock
(1) When parking on a hill, fully engage the parking brake and set the gear shift lever to 1st or reverse position. It is recommendedto use chocks for greater safety.
(2) Do not keep the engine running for a long time in a closed or poorly ventilated place.Carbon monoxide gas is odourless and ex-tremely poisonous and dangerous.
(6) It is important to take advantage of the
braking power of the engine by shifting to alower gear while driving on steep downhillroads in order to prevent the brakes fromoverheating.
(7) Periodically confirm that the brake warning lamp functions properly.
(8) With new brake linings, if possible, avoid applying the brakes fully during the first 200km (124 miles) of driving.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
SSA2200BTongue load Total trailer weight
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This canbe verified by checking the total weight of theloaded trailer and then checking the load on thetongue.
SSA2200D
Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weight
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Trailer Hitches
Trailer Hitches Trailer Hitches
Trailer Hitches
Trailer Hitches
Select the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that its location is compatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use aquality non-equalizing hitch which distributesthe tongue load uniformly throughout the chas-sis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOTUSE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARYINSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THATATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
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Trailer Brakes Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,make sure it conforms to federal and/or localregulations and that it is properly installed andoperating correctly.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to
require more frequent maintenance due to require more frequent maintenance due to
require more frequent maintenance due to
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un- the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-
der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 6-8.
der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 6-8. der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 6-8.
der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 6-8.
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Safety Chains
Safety Chains Safety Chains
Safety Chains
Safety Chains
Should the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, thetrailer or vehicle could wander dangerouslyacross other lanes of traffic and ultimately col-lide with another vehicle.
To eliminate this potentially dangerous situa-
tion, safety chains, attached between your carand the trailer or towed vehicle, are required inmost provinces.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your car during
Do not do any towing with your car during Do not do any towing with your car during
Do not do any towing with your car during
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to
its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to
its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to
its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail- allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri- ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ous engine or transmission damage.
ous engine or transmission damage. ous engine or transmission damage.
ous engine or transmission damage.
ous engine or transmission damage. CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
rectly to the vehicle brake system. rectly to the vehicle brake system.
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
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o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to
engine coolant temperature gauge to
ensure the engine does not overheat. If
ensure the engine does not overheat. If ensure the engine does not overheat. If
ensure the engine does not overheat. If
ensure the engine does not overheat. If
the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature
the needle of the coolant temperature
gauge moves across the dial towards
gauge moves across the dial towards gauge moves across the dial towards
gauge moves across the dial towards
gauge moves across the dial towards
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
idle until it cools down. You may proceed
once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently. once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to besure the brakes are working. This lets you
check your electrical connection at the sametime.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced brakingefficiency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reducespeed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
15. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in place by pressing on theaccelerator. This can cause the automatictransmission to overheat. Use the parkingbrake or footbrake.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
When towing, check transmission fluid more
When towing, check transmission fluid more When towing, check transmission fluid more
When towing, check transmission fluid more
When towing, check transmission fluid more frequently.
frequently. frequently.
frequently.
frequently. CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,(temperature gauge
(temperature gauge (temperature gauge
(temperature gauge
(temperature gauge
reads near red zone),
reads near red zone), reads near red zone),
reads near red zone),
reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate
eliminate eliminate
eliminate
eliminate
the problem.
the problem. the problem.
the problem.
the problem.
1.1.
1.1.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
3.3.
3.3.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4.4.
4.4.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the
While in stop and go traffic, place the While in stop and go traffic, place the
While in stop and go traffic, place the
While in stop and go traffic, place the
gear selection in park
gear selection in park gear selection in park
gear selection in park
gear selection in park or neutral and idle
or neutral and idle or neutral and idle
or neutral and idle
or neutral and idle
the engine at a higher speed.
the engine at a higher speed. the engine at a higher speed.
the engine at a higher speed.
the engine at a higher speed.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, andturn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive(automatic transmission).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tirepressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting. Whenbeing passed by a large vehicle, keep aconstant speed and steer straight ahead. Ifthere is too much wind buffeting slow downto get out of the other vehicle’s air turbu-lence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especial- ly on a hill, be sure to follow all the normalprecautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and putthe transmission in 1st or Reverse (manual)or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires. D030A01A-AAT
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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If your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking and the engine isprobably too hot. If this happens to you, youshould: