2006 Hyundai Elantra fuel consumption

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
56TRIP COMPUTER
B400B03E-GAT (If installed) The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information gauge that displays information related to driving, such as a tripmeter, average fuel con-sumption and distance to empty on the LCD. Trip Computer Switch
o The trip computer switch is used to
zero the multi-functional display mode.
o Pushing in the trip computer switch behind the left side of the steeringwheel changes the display as fol-lows; 1. Tripmeter
Tripmeter
TRIPMETER
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISTANCE TO EMPTY
HXDFL371-1
HXDFL230A
B310A01S-GAT ODOMETER The odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping a record for mainte-nance intervals. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage.
With Trip Computer
HXDFL230 o This mode indicates the total dis-tance travelled since the lasttripmeter reset. Total distance is also reset to zero if the battery is disconnected. Odometer
Odometer

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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3. Distance to Empty
o This mode indicates the estimated
distance to empty from the current fuel in the fuel tank and distance toempty symbol.
o When refueling with more than 8
liters, the trip computer will recog-nize refueling.
o For an accurate distance to empty,
drive more than 500 m.
o When the distance to empty is less than 50 km, the symbol will alwayscome on and the distance to emptydigits will indicate "----" with flash until more fuel is added. NOTE:
o The distance to empty can differ
from the actual tripmeter ac- cording to driving conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary according to the driving condi-tions, driving pattern or vehiclespeed.
Distance to empty
Odometer
Distance to empty symbol
HXDFL230B HXDFL1026
o Pressing the trip computer switch
for more than 1 second, when thetripmeter is being displayed, clears the tripmeter to zero.
o The meter's working range is from
0 to 999.9 kms.
2. Average Fuel Consumption
o This mode calculates the average fuel consumption from the total fuel used and the distance since the last average consumption reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the fuel consumption input.
o For an accurate calculation, drive
more than 500 m.
o The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 99.9 L/100 km. Average fuel consumption
HXDFL230C Distance to empty FLASHING
Distance to empty symbol
Odometer
Odometer

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
17DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
C140A01A-GAT You can save fuel and get more kilo- meters 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 shiftsand maintain a steady cruising speed. Don't race between stop- lights. Try to adjust your speed tothat of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unneces- sarily. Avoid heavy traffic wheneverpossible. Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoidunnecessary braking. This also re- duces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel yourcar uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, isone of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumptionand also increase wear on these
o Don't coast down hills with the car
out of gear. This is extremely haz- ardous. Keep the car in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down, then shift to a lower gear so thatengine braking will help you main- tain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Rest- ing your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving can be dangerous be- cause it can result in the brakesoverheating and losing their effec- tiveness. It also increases the wear of the brake components.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently andkeep the car pointed straight aheadwhile you slow down. When you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off the road andstop in a safe place.
o If your car is equipped with an auto-
matic transaxle, don't let your carcreep 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 placethe gear selector lever in "P" (auto-matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your caris facing downhill, turn the frontwheels into the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels awayfrom the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is requiredby other conditions to keep the car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your park- ing brake can freeze in the engagedposition. This is most likely to hap- pen when there is an accumulationof snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parkingbrake may freeze, apply it only tem- porarily while you put the gear se- lector lever in "P" (automatic) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then releasethe parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the up-
grade with the accelerator pedal.This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.