2006 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel consumption

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. Trip Odometero This mode indicates the drive distance trav-
elled since the last drive time reset.
o Refer to the explanation of the trip computer
(see page 1-57, Tripmeter).
TRIP COMPUTERB400B01O-GAT(If installed)The trip computer is a microcomputer-con-
trolled driver information gauge that displays
information related to driving, such as a dis-
tance to empty, average fuel consumption,
average speed and tripmeter on the LCD.DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AVERAGE SPEED
TRIPMETER
HSM2079
Trip Computer Switcho The trip computer switch is used to zero the
multi-functional display mode.
o Pushing in the trip computer switch changes
the display as follows;

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Distance to empty Distance to empty symbol
B400B01O-A
Odometer
1. Distance to Emptyo This mode provides the estimated distance
to empty from the current fuel level in the fuel
tank.
o The trip computer may not register additional
fuel if less than 6.34 U.S. quarts (6 liters) of
fuel are added to the vehicle.
o When the battery has been reinstalled after
being discharged or disconnected, drive
more than 40 miles (64km) for an accurate
distance to empty.
NOTE:o If the distance to empty is less than 30
miles (50km),the symbol "RANGE" will
blink and the distance to empty "----"
digits come on until more fuel is added.
o The distance to empty can differ from
the actual tripmeter according to driving
conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary accord-
ing to the driving conditions, driving
pattern or vehicle speed.
B400B02O-A
Average fuel consumption symbol2. Average Fuel Consumptiono This mode calculates the average fuel con-
sumption from the total fuel used and the
distance since the last average consump-
tion reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the fuel
consumption input.
o For an accurate calculation, drive more than
0.03 mile (0.05 km) or 10 seconds.
o Average fuel consumption is reset to zero if
the battery is disconnected.
o To reset the average fuel consumption to
zero, press the trip computer switch for
more than 1 second.
Average fuel consumptionOdometer

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles 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 cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic
so you don't have to change speeds unnec-
essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance from
other 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 at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components. In
addition, driving with your foot resting on the
brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-
heat, which reduces their effectiveness and
may lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated
to the recommended pressure. Incorrect
inflation, either too much or too little, results
in unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month. o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an ac-
cumulation of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there
is a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in "P" and block the rear
wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release
the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transaxle to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake. o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car
in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow
down, then shift to a lower gear so that engine
braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can be
dangerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake com-
ponents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
o Don't let your car creep forward. To avoid
creeping forward, keep your foot firmly on
the brake pedal when the car is stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Firmly
engage the parking brake and place the gear
selector lever in "P". If your car is facing
downhill, turn the front wheels into the curb
to help keep the car from rolling. If your car
is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If there is no curb or if it is required by
other conditions to keep the car from rolling,
block the wheels.

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o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from
hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire
wear and may also result in other problems
as well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If
you drive your car in severe conditions,
more frequent maintenance is required (see
Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free
of corrosive materials. It is especially impor-
tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel
consumption 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 when
you're ready to go.o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. After the engine has
started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20
seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, 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 result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens,
shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced
when you use it.
SMOOTH CORNERINGC150A01A-AATAvoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle accelera-
tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be held to a minimum.