Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction - part 10
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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OPERATING THE
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TRANSAXLE
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NOTE:
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
o To shift into reverse, rest the lever
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CAUTION:
in neutral for at least 3 seconds
When downshifting from fifth gear to
after your car is completely
fourth gear, caution should be taken
stopped. Then move the lever
not to inadvertently press the gear
into the reverse position.
shift lever sideways in such a man-
o During cold weather, shifting may
ner that second gear is engaged.
be difficult until the transaxle lu-
Such a drastic downshift may cause
bricant has warmed up. This is
the engine speed to increase to the
normal and not harmful to the
point that the tachometer will enter
transaxle.
the red zone. Such over-revving of
o If you've come to a complete stop
the engine may possibly cause en-
and it's hard to shift into 1st or
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gine damage.
R(Reverse), put the shift lever in
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a
N(Neutral) position and release
conventional shift pattern. This shift
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
pattern is imprinted on the shift knob.
back down, and then shift into
The transaxle is fully synchronized in
1st or R(Reverse) gear position.
all forward gears so shifting to either a
o Do not use the shift lever as a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
handrest during driving, as this
plished.
can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
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Using the Clutch
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
Good Driving Practices
The clutch should be pressed all the
o
Never take the car out of gear and
way to the floor before shifting, then
Shift
coast down a hill. This is extremely
released slowly. The clutch pedal
Recommended
hazardous. Always leave the car in
from-to
should always be used after fully re-
gear.
1-2
20 km/h (15 mph)
leased while driving. Do not rest your
o
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
2-3
40 km/h (25 mph)
cause them to overheat and mal-
This can cause unnecessary wear. Do
function. Instead, when you are driv-
3-4
55 km/h (35 mph)
not partially engage the clutch to hold
ing down a long hill, slow down and
4-5
75 km/h (45 mph)
the car on an incline. This causes
shift to a lower gear. When you do
unnecessary wear. Use the parking
this, engine braking will help slow
brake to hold the car on an incline. Do
the car.
The shift points as shown above are
not operate the clutch pedal rapidly and
o
Slow down before shifting to a lower
recommended for optimum fuel
repeatedly.
gear. This will help avoid over-rev-
economy and performance.
ving the engine, which can cause
damage.
o
Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your car.
o
Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into re-
verse. The transaxle can be dam-
aged if you do not. To shift into
reverse, depress the clutch, move
the shift lever to neutral, wait three
seconds, then shift to the reverse
position.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
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o In the event your vehicle leaves
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
cially careful when braking, acceler-
Instead, slow down before pulling
ating or shifting gears. On a slippery
back into the travel lanes.
surface, an abrupt change in ve-
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
hicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the ve-
hicle to go out of control.
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WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
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o Do not make quick steering wheel
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic
movements, such as sharp lane
transaxle has four forward speeds and
changes or fast, sharp turns.
one reverse speed. It has a conven-
o Always wear your seat belts.
tional shift pattern as shown in the
In a collision, an unbelted person
illustration. At night, with the first posi-
is significantly more likely to die
tion of the multi-function switch, the
than a person wearing a seat belt.
appropriate symbol on the shift pattern
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
indicator will be illuminated according
creased if you lose control of your
to the range selected.
vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two
or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver oversteers to
reenter the roadway.
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The Function of Each Position Is
o R (Reverse):
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CAUTION:
As Follows:
Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring
Never shift into "R" or "P" position
the car to a complete stop before shift-
while the vehicle is moving.
o P (Park):
ing the selector lever to "R" position.
Use to hold the vehicle in place when
NOTE:
parking or while starting the engine.
Depress the brake pedal and
Whenever parking the car, apply the
push the button when shift-
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parking brake and shift the selector
ing.
o N (Neutral):
lever to the "P" (Park) position.
Push the button when shift-
In the "N" position, the transaxle is in
ing.
neutral position, which means that no
The selector lever can be
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gears are engaged. The engine can be
shifted freely.
CAUTION:
started with the shift lever in "N" posi-
Never place the selector lever in the
tion, although this is not recommended
For optimum fuel economy, acceler-
"P" (Park) position unless the ve-
except if the engine stalls while the car
ate gradually. The transaxle will auto-
hicle is fully stopped. Failure to
is moving.
matically shift to the second, third and
observe this caution will cause se-
overdrive gears.
vere damage to the transaxle.
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o D (Drive):
o L (Low gear):
NOTE:
o For smooth and safe operation,
Use for normal driving. The transaxle
Use for driving up a very steep grade or
depress the brake pedal when
will automatically shift through a four-
for engine braking when descending
shifting from "N"(Neutral) posi-
gear sequence. Never downshift manu-
steep hills. When downshifting to "L",
tion or "P"(Park) position to a
ally to "2" position or "L" position when
the transaxle will temporarily remain in
forward or "R"(Reverse) gear.
vehicle speed is more than 95 km/h
second gear until the vehicle has
o The brake pedal fully depressed
(60 mph).
slowed enough for low gear to engage.
in order to move the shift lever
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low
from the "P" (Park) position to
gear.
any of the other positions.
"L" shifts to 1st gear only. However,
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o It is always possible to shift from
shift up to 2nd is performed when the
o 2 (Second gear):
"R", "N", "D", "2", "3"(1.8DOHC),
car exceeds a certain speed and, as
"L" position to "P" position. The
speed increases, the transaxle will shift
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill
vehicle must be fully stopped to
up to 3rd gear to prevent over-revving
climbing or engine braking downhill.
avoid transaxle damage.
the engine.
"2" automatically shifts between first
and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear
is performed. However, the shift-up to
third gear is done when the car speed
exceeds a certain value to prevent the
engine from over-revving. Manually
move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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OVERDRIVE SWITCH
Good Driving Practices
!
o
Never move the gear selector lever
CAUTION:
from "P" or "N" to any other position
o Shift into "R" and "P" position
with the accelerator pedal de-
only when the vehicle has com-
pressed.
pletely stopped.
o
Never move the gear selector lever
o Do not accelerate the engine in
into "P" when the vehicle is in mo-
reverse or any of the forward
tion.
positions with the brakes applied.
o
Be sure the car is completely stopped
o Always apply the footbrake when
before you attempt to shift into "R".
shifting from "P" or "N", to "R",
o
Never take the car out of gear and
"D", "2", "3"(1.8DOHC) or "L" po-
coast down a hill. This may be ex-
sition.
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tremely hazardous. Always leave
o Do not use the "P" (Park) posi-
When the overdrive switch is turned on,
the car in gear when moving.
tion in place of the parking brake.
the transaxle will automatically upshift
o
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
Always set the parking brake,
to the second, third and overdrive gears.
cause them to overheat and mal-
shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
When the overdrive switch is turned off,
function. Instead, when you are driv-
position and turn off the ignition
the transaxle will not upshift to the
ing down a long hill, slow down and
when you leave the vehicle, even
overdrive gear. For normal driving, the
shift to a lower gear. When you do
momentarily. Never leave the ve-
selector lever should be left in the "D"
this, engine braking will help slow
hicle unattended while the en-
position and the overdrive switch turned
the car.
gine is running.
on.
o
Slow down before shifting to a lower
o Check the automatic transaxle
If you need to accelerate rapidly, press
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
fluid level regularly, and add fluid
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
not be engaged.
as necessary.
floor. The transaxle will automatically
o
Always use the parking brake. Do
See the maintenance schedule
shift to a lower gear, depending on the
not depend on placing the transaxle
for the proper fluid recommen-
vehicle speed and load.
in "P" to keep the car from moving.
dation.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
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(ABS)
o
Exercise extreme caution when driv-
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ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-
(If Installed)
cially careful when braking, acceler-
o Always wear your seat belts.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is
ating or shifting gears. On a slippery
In a collision, an unbelted person
designed to prevent wheel lock-up
surface, an abrupt change in ve-
is significantly more likely to die
during sudden braking or on hazard-
hicle speed can cause the drive
than a person wearing a seat belt.
ous road surfaces. The ABS control
wheels to lose traction and the ve-
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
module monitors the wheel speed and
hicle to go out of control.
creased if you lose control of your
controls the pressure applied to each
o
Turn the overdrive switch on for
vehicle at highway speeds.
brake. Thus, in emergency situations
good fuel economy and smooth driv-
o Loss of control often occurs if two
or on slick roads, ABS will increase
ing. If engine braking is needed in
or more wheels drop off the road-
vehicle control during braking.
the "D" range or if repeated upshift-
way and the driver oversteers to
ing and downshifting between 3rd
reenter the roadway.
NOTE:
and 4th gear is needed when climb-
o In the event your vehicle leaves
o A click sound may be heard in the
ing a gentle slope, it is recommended
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
engine compartment when the ve-
that the overdrive switch be turned
Instead, slow down before pulling
hicle begins to move after the en-
off. Turn the overdrive switch back
back into the travel lanes.
gine is started. These conditions
on immediately afterward.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
are normal and indicate that the
o
Optimum vehicle performance and
o If your vehicle becomes stuck in
anti-lock brake system (Electronic
economy is obtained by smoothly
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
Stability Program) is functioning
depressing and releasing the accel-
may attempt to rock the vehicle
properly.
erator pedal.
free by moving it forward and back-
o During ABS (ESP) operation, a
ward. Do not attempt this proce-
slight pulsation may be felt in the
dure if people or objects are any-
brake pedal when the brakes are
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where near the vehicle. During the
WARNING:
applied. Also, a noise may be heard
rocking operation the vehicle may
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
in the engine compartment while
suddenly move forward of back-
o Do not make quick steering wheel
braking. These conditions are
ward as it becomes unstuck, caus-
movements, such as sharp lane
normal and indicate that the anti-
ing injury or damage to nearby
changes or fast, sharp turns.
lock brake system is functioning
people or objects.
properly.
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BRAKE TRACTION
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CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS)
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(If Installed)
!
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-
On slippery road surfaces, the traction
covered roads.
WARNING:
control system (TCS) limits the drive
o Driving with tire chains installed.
ABS (ESP) will not prevent accidents
wheels from spinning excessively, thus
o Driving on roads where the road
due to improper or dangerous driv-
helping the car to accelerate. It also
surface is pitted or has different
ing maneuvers. Even though vehicle
provides sufficient driving force and
surface height.
control is improved during emer-
steering performance as the car turns
gency braking, always maintain a
at accelerated speeds.
During these conditions, the ve-
safe distance between you and ob-
hicle should be driven at reduced
jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should
SLIP Control
speeds. The safety features of an
always be reduced during extreme
ABS (ESP) equipped vehicle should
Limits the drive wheels from spinning
road conditions.
not be tested by high speed driving
excessively during starting or while
The braking distance for cars
or cornering. This could endanger
equipped with an anti-lock braking
making accelerated turns on slippery
the safety of yourself or others.
roads to avoid losing the driving force
system may be longer than for those
without it in the following road con-
of the front wheels.
ditions.
Driving hints
TCS does not actively apply brakes.
Be sure to decelerate the car suffi-
ciently before entering curves.
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TCS ON Mode
Indicator and Warning
!
CAUTION:
The TCS indicator should illuminate
In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP
when the ignition key is turned to "ON"
the instrument cluster will not be illumi-
control has been activated. It also
nated.
or "START", but should go out after
means that the road is slippery or
three seconds.
your car is accelerating excessively.
NOTE:
If the indicator does not illuminate,
In this situation, gently release foot
1) Turn off the engine. Then restart
have it checked by an authorized
pressure from the accelerator pedal
the engine, and the TCS mode
Hyundai dealer.
and maintain moderate speed.
will automatically turn "ON".
2) When the traction control is op-
Should there be any unusual condi-
erating properly, you can feel a
tions in the device, TCS illuminates as
slight pulsation in the vehicle.
a warning.
!
WARNING:
This is only the effect of brake
If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a
Traction control is only a driving
control and indicates nothing
safe place and stop the engine.
aid; all normal precautions for driv-
unusual.
Then, start the engine again to check
ing in inclement weather and on
3) When the engine starts, a click is
if the TCS indicator goes out.
slippery driving surfaces should be
heard from the engine compart-
If the indicator remains lit even after
observed.
ment; however, this is only the
the engine has been started, have
sound of traction control being
your car checked by an authorized
checked.
Hyundai dealer.
4) When moving out of the mud or
fresh snow, pressing the accel-
NOTE:
erator pedal may not cause the
When the TCS indicator illuminates,
engine speed to increase.
traction control is automatically de-
activated for safety.
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY
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PROGRAM (ESP)
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input can all affect whether ESP will be
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(If installed)
effective in preventing a loss of con-
ESP ON/OFF Mode
trol. It is still your responsibility to drive
When the ESP is operating, the ESP
and corner at reasonable speeds and
indicator in the instrument cluster will
to leave a sufficient margin of safety.
blink.
If you turn the system off by pressing
the ESP switch, the ESP-OFF indica-
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CAUTION:
tor will come on and stay on. In the
Driving with varying tire or wheel
ESP-OFF mode, the stability control
size may cause the ESP system to
will be deactivated. Adjust your driving
malfunction. When replacing tires,
accordingly. To turn the system back
make sure they are the same size as
on, press the switch again. The ESP-
your original tires.
OFF indicator should go off.
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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
NOTE:
system is designed to stabilize the
The ESP mode will automatically
vehicle during cornering manuevers.
be turned ON after the engine is
ESP checks where you are steering
!
WARNING:
turned off and restarted.
and where the vehicle is actually go-
Electronic stability program is only
ing. ESP applies the brakes at indi-
a driving aid; all normal precau-
vidual wheels and intervenes in the
tions for driving in inclement
engine management system to stabi-
weather and on slippery road sur-
lize the vehicle.
faces should be observed.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
system is an electronic system de-
signed to help the driver maintain ve-
hicle control under adverse conditions.
It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Factors including speed,
road conditions and driver steering
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GOOD BRAKING
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PRACTICES
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o
Don't coast down hills with the car
Indicators and Warning
out of gear. This is extremely haz-
!
ardous. Keep the car in gear at all
The indicators should illuminate when
WARNING:
times, use the brakes to slow down,
the ignition key is turned to ON or
Nothing should be carried on top of
then shift to a lower gear so that
START but should go out after three
the shelf panel behind the rear seat.
engine braking will help you main-
seconds.
If there were an accident or a sud-
tain a safe speed.
If the indicators do not illuminate, or
den stop, such objects could move
o
Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Rest-
the ESP or ESP-OFF indicator does
forward and cause damage to the
ing your foot on the brake pedal
not go out after 3 seconds, have the
vehicle or injure the occupants.
while driving can be dangerous be-
vehicle checked by an authorized
cause it can result in the brakes
dealer.
o After being parked, check to be sure
overheating and losing their effec-
the parking brake is not engaged and
tiveness. It also increases the wear
Should there be any unusual condi-
that the parking brake indicator light
of the brake components.
tions in the device while driving, ESP-
is out before driving away.
o
If a tire goes flat while you are
OFF indicator illuminates as a warn-
o Driving through water may get the
driving, apply the brakes gently and
ing.
brakes wet. They can also get wet
keep the car pointed straight ahead
If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull
when the car is washed. Wet brakes
while you slow down. When you are
your car to a safe place and stop the
can be dangerous! Your car will not
moving slowly enough for it to be
engine.
stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.
safe to do so, pull off the road and
Then, start the engine again to check
Wet brakes may cause the car to
stop in a safe place.
if the ESP-OFF indicator goes out.
pull to one side. To dry the brakes,
o
If your car is equipped with an auto-
apply the brakes lightly until the
matic transaxle, don't let your car
If the indicator remains lit even after
braking action returns to normal,
creep forward. To avoid creeping
the engine has been started, have
taking care to keep the car under
forward, keep your foot on the brake
your car checked by an authorized
control at all times. If the braking
pedal when the car is stopped.
Hyundai dealer.
action does not return to normal,
o
Use caution when parking on a hill.
stop as soon as it is safe to do so
Engage the parking brake and place
and call your Hyundai dealer for
the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
assistance.
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle).
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
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If your car is facing downhill, turn the
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your foot resting on the brake pedal
front wheels into the curb to help
You can save fuel and get more kilo-
may cause the brakes to overheat,
keep the car from rolling. If your car
meters from your car if you follow
which reduces their effectiveness
is facing uphill, turn the front wheels
these suggestions:
and may lead to more serious con-
away from the curb to help keep the
sequences.
car from rolling.
o
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
o
Take care of your tires. Keep them
If there is no curb or if it is required by
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
inflated to the recommended pres-
other conditions to keep the car from
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
rolling, block the wheels.
and maintain a steady cruising
much or too little, results in unnec-
o
Under some conditions your park-
speed. Don't race between stop-
essary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
ing brake can freeze in the engaged
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
sures at least once a month.
position. This is most likely to hap-
that of the other traffic so you don't
o
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
pen when there is an accumulation
have to change speeds unneces-
correctly. Improper alignment can
of snow or ice around or near the
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
result from hitting curbs or driving
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
possible.
too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor
If there is a risk that the parking
Always maintain a safe distance
alignment causes faster tire wear
brake may freeze, apply it only tem-
from other vehicles so you can avoid
and may also result in other prob-
porarily while you put the gear se-
unnecessary braking. This also re-
lems as well as greater fuel con-
lector lever in "P" (automatic) or in
duces brake wear.
sumption.
first or reverse gear
(manual
o
Drive at a moderate speed. The
o
Keep your car in good condition. For
transaxle) and block the rear wheels
faster you drive, the more fuel your
better fuel economy and reduced
so the car cannot roll. Then release
car uses. Driving at a moderate
maintenance costs, maintain your
the parking brake.
speed, especially on the highway, is
car in accordance with the mainte-
o
Do not hold the vehicle on the up-
one of the most effective ways to
nance schedule in Section 5. If you
grade with the accelerator pedal.
reduce fuel consumption.
drive your car in severe conditions,
This can cause the transmission to
o
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
more frequent maintenance is re-
overheat. Always use the brake
This can increase fuel consumption
quired (see Section 5 for details).
pedal or parking brake.
and also increase wear on these
components. In addition, driving with
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SMOOTH CORNERING
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o
Keep your car clean. For maximum
o
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
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service, your Hyundai should be
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
kept clean and free of corrosive
high a gear resulting in the engine
ners, especially when roads are wet.
materials. It is especially important
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
Ideally, corners should always be taken
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al-
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
lowed to accumulate on the under-
the engine beyond its safe limit.
these suggestions, tire wear will be
side of the car. This extra weight
This can be avoided by shifting at
held to a minimum.
can result in increased fuel con-
the recommended speeds.
sumption and also contribute to cor-
o
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
rosion.
The air conditioning system is oper-
o
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-
ated by engine power so your fuel
sary weight in your car. Weight re-
economy is reduced when you use
duces fuel economy.
it.
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 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 pe-
riod.
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WINTER DRIVING
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Snowy or Icy Conditions
Use High Quality Ethylene
The more severe weather conditions
Glycol Coolant
of winter result in greater wear and
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
other problems. To minimize the prob-
may be necessary to use snow tires or
Your Hyundai is delivered with high
lems of winter driving, you should fol-
to install tire chains on your tires. If
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
low these suggestions:
snow tires are needed, it is necessary
cooling system. It is the only type of
to select tires equivalent in size and
coolant that should be used because it
type to the original equipment tires.
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
Failure to do so may adversely affect
system, lubricates the water pump and
the safety and handling of your car.
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace
Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
or replenish your coolant in accor-
brake applications, and sharp turns
dance with the maintenance schedule
are potentially very hazardous prac-
in Section 5. Before winter, have your
tices. During deceleration, use engine
coolant tested to assure that its freez-
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
ing point is sufficient for the tempera-
brake applications on snowy or icy
tures anticipated during the winter.
roads may cause skids to occur. You
need to keep sufficient distance be-
tween the vehicle in front and your
vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It
should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater
driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.
NOTE:
Tire chains are not legal in all prov-
inces. Check province laws before
fitting tire chains.
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Check Battery and Cables
To Keep Locks from Freezing
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in
Window Washer System
Winter puts additional burdens on the
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
battery system. Visually inspect the
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
To keep the water in the window washer
battery and cables as described in
into the key opening. If a lock is cov-
system from freezing, add an approved
Section 6. The level of charge in your
ered with ice, squirt it with an approved
anti-freeze solution in accordance with
battery can be checked by your Hyundai
de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If the
instructions on the container. Window
dealer or a service station.
lock is frozen internally, you may be
washer anti-freeze is available from
able to thaw it out by using a heated
Hyundai dealers and most auto parts
key. Handle the heated key with care
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
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to avoid injury.
other types of anti-freeze as these
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
may damage the finish.
Necessary
NOTE:
In some climates it is recommended
The proper temperature for using
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that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
the immobilizer key is from -40°C
(-40°F) to 80°C(176°F). If you heat
Don't Let Your Parking Brake
oil be used during cold weather. See
the immobilizer key over 80°C to
Freeze
Section 9 for recommendations. If you
aren't sure what weight oil you should
open the frozen lock, it may cause
Under some conditions your parking
use, consult your Hyundai dealer.
damage to the transponder in its
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
head.
tion. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of snow
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or ice around or near the rear brakes or
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
System
the parking brake may freeze, apply it
Inspect your spark plugs as described
only temporarily while you put the gear
in Section 6 and replace them if neces-
selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in
sary. Also check all ignition wiring and
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
components to be sure they are not
and block the rear wheels so the car
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
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Don't Let Ice and Snow
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
USE OF LIGHTS
Accumulate Underneath
Pre-Trip Inspections
Check your lights regularly for correct
Under some conditions, snow and ice
operation and always keep them clean.
1. Tires:
can build up under the fenders and
When driving during the day in condi-
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
interfere with the steering. When driv-
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to
ing in severe winter conditions where
drive with headlights on low beam.
sures will result in overheating and
this may happen, you should periodi-
This enables you to be seen as well as
possible failure of the tires.
cally check underneath the car to be
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
to see.
sure the movement of the front wheels
which may result in reduced traction or
and the steering components is not
tire failure.
obstructed.
NOTE:
Never exceed the maximum tire infla-
tion pressure shown on the tires.
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Carry Emergency Equipment
2. Fuel, engine coolant and en-
Depending on the severity of the
gine oil:
weather where you drive your car, you
High speed travel consumes more fuel
should carry appropriate emergency
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
equipment. Some of the items you
check both engine coolant and engine
may want to carry include tire chains,
oil.
tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-
gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
3. Drive belt:
cables, a window scraper, gloves,
A loose or damaged drive belt may
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
result in overheating of the engine.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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NOTE:
Trailer Hitches
If you are considering towing with your
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your
car, you should first check with your
Select the proper hitch and ball combi-
car will require more frequent main-
Province Department of Motor Vehicles
nation, making sure that it's location is
tenance due to the additional load.
to determine their legal requirements.
compatible with that of the trailer or
See "Maintenance Under Severe
Since laws vary from province to prov-
vehicle being towed.
Usage Conditions" on page 5-7.
ince, the requirements for towing trail-
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which
ers, cars, other types of vehicles, or
distributes the tongue load uniformly
apparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai
throughout the chassis.
!
CAUTION:
dealer for further details before towing.
o Never connect a trailer brake sys-
The hitch should be bolted securely to
tem directly to the vehicle brake
the car and installed by a qualified
system.
!
technician. DO NOT USE A HITCH
CAUTION:
o When towing a trailer on steep
DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-
Do not do any towing with your car
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close
STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE
during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)
attention to the engine coolant
THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE
in order to allow the engine to prop-
temperature gauge to ensure the
BUMPER.
erly break in. Failure to heed this
engine does not overheat. If the
caution may result in serious en-
needle of the coolant temperature
gine or transaxle damage.
gauge moves across the dial to-
wards "H" (HOT), pull over and
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stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
Trailer Brakes
and allow the engine to idle until it
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
cools down. You may proceed
system, make sure it conforms to fed-
once the engine has cooled suffi-
eral and/or local regulations and that it
ciently.
is properly installed and operating cor-
rectly.