Hyundai i800 (2016 year). Instruction - part 17
Driving your vehicle
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
•
Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
•
Keep your car clean. For maximum
mainly on your style of driving, where you
This can increase fuel consumption
service, your vehicle should be kept
drive and when you drive.
and also increase wear on these com-
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
Each of these factors affects how many
ponents. In addition, driving with your
is especially important that mud, dirt,
miles (kilometers) you can get from a gal-
foot resting on the brake pedal may
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
lon (litre) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
cause the brakes to overheat, which
on the underside of the car. This extra
as economically as possible, use the fol-
reduces their effectiveness and may
weight can result in increased fuel con-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
lead to more serious consequences.
sumption and also contribute to corro-
money in both fuel and repairs:
•
Take care of your tyres. Keep them
sion.
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
inflated to the recommended pressure.
•
Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
too little, results in unnecessary tyre
economy.
steady cruising speed. Do not race
wear. Check the tyre pressures at least
•
Do not let the engine idle longer than
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
once a month.
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
speed to that of the other traffic so you
•
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
in traffic), turn off your engine and
don't have to change speeds unneces-
correctly. Improper alignment can
restart only when you're ready to go.
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
result from hitting kerbs or driving too
•
Remember, your vehicle does not
possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
require extended warm-up. After the
tance from other vehicles so you can
ment causes faster tyre wear and may
engine has started, allow the engine to
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
also result in other problems as well as
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
reduces brake wear.
greater fuel consumption.
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
•
Keep your car in good condition. For
weather, however, give your engine a
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
better fuel economy and reduced
slightly longer warm-up period.
Driving at a moderate speed, especial-
maintenance costs, maintain your car
•
Do not "labour" or "over-rev" the
ly on the highway, is one of the most
in accordance with the maintenance
engine. Labouring is driving too slowly
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
schedule. If you drive your car in
in too high a gear resulting in the vehi-
tion.
severe conditions, more frequent main-
cle kangarooing. If this happens, shift
tenance is required.
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit. This
can be avoided by shifting at the rec-
ommended speeds.
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Driving your vehicle
• Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
ing motion
omy is reduced when you use it.
Never turn the engine off to coast
• Open windows at high speeds can
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
reduce fuel economy.
in motion. The power steering and
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
power brakes will not function
and headwinds. To help offset some of
properly without the engine run-
this loss, slow down when driving in
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
these conditions.
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
whilst driving could engage the
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, we recommend that the
steering wheel lock resulting in
system be serviced by a HYUNDAI
loss of vehicle steering which
authorised repairer.
could cause serious injury or
death.
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Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
Rocking the vehicle
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
When hazardous driving conditions are
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, or
steering wheel right and left to clear the
these suggestions:
other non-slip material under the drive
area around your drive wheels. Then,
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
wheels to provide traction when stalled
shift back and forth between 1st (First)
tance for braking.
in ice, snow, or mud.
and R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped
• Avoid sudden movements in braking or
with a manual transmission or R
(Reverse) and any forward gear in vehi-
steering.
WARNING - Downshifting
cles equipped with an automatic trans-
• When braking with non-ABS brakes
Downshifting with an automatic
mission. Do not race the engine, and spin
pump the brake pedal with a light up-
transmission, whilst driving on
the wheels as little as possible. If you are
and-down motion until the vehicle is
slippery surfaces can cause an
still stuck after a few tries, have the vehi-
stopped.
accident. The sudden change in
cle pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
tyre speed could cause the tyres to
engine overheating and possible damage
skid. Be careful when downshifting
to the transmission.
WARNING - ABS
on slippery surfaces.
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause
engine over-heating, transmission
damage or failure, and tyre damage.
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING - Spinning tyres
Do not spin the wheels, especially
at speeds more than 35 mph (56
km/h). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tyre to overheat
which could result in tyre damage
that may injure bystanders.
✽ NOTICE
The ESP system (if equipped) should be
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turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.
Smooth cornering
Driving at night
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
Because night driving presents more
WARNING
ners, especially when roads are wet.
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
Ideally, corners should always be taken
are some important tips to remember:
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
• Slow down and keep more distance
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
these suggestions, tyre wear will be held
between you and other vehicles, as it
by moving it forward and backward.
to a minimum.
may be more difficult to see at night,
Do not attempt this procedure if
especially in areas where there may
people or objects are anywhere
not be any street lights.
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
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Driving your vehicle
•
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
•
If your tyres are not in good condition,
from other driver's headlights.
making a quick stop on wet pavement
•
Keep your headlights clean and prop-
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
an accident. Be sure your tyres are in
with the automatic headlight aiming
good shape.
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
•
Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
headlights will make it much more diffi-
ier for others to see you.
cult to see at night.
•
Driving too fast through large puddles
•
Avoid staring directly at the headlights
can affect your brakes. If you must go
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
through puddles, try to drive through
temporarily blinded, and it will take
them slowly.
several seconds for your eyes to read-
•
If you believe you may have gotten
just to the darkness.
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your brakes wet, apply them lightly
Driving in the rain
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
few things to consider when driving in the
rain:
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windscreen wiping equip-
ment in good shape. Replace your
windscreen wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windscreen.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving in flooded areas
WARNING
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
•
Underinflated or overinflated
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
tyres can cause poor handling,
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
adequate stopping distance because
den tyre failure leading to acci-
brake performance may be affected.
dents, injuries, and even death.
Always check the tyres for proper
After driving through water, dry the
inflation before driving. For prop-
brakes by gently applying them several
er tyre pressures, refer to “Tyres
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
and wheels” in section 9.
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Driving on tyres with no or insuf-
Driving off-road
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ficient tread is dangerous. Worn-
Drive carefully off-road because your
out tyres can result in loss of
Dual carrigeway/Motorway driving
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
Tyres:
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
and even death. Worn-out tyres
off-road conditions where you are going
Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to
should be replaced as soon as
to drive before you begin driving.
specification. Low tyre inflation pressures
possible and should never be
will result in overheating and possible
used for driving. Always check
failure of the tyres.
the tyre tread before driving your
Avoid using worn or damaged tyres
car. For further information and
which may result in reduced traction or
tread limits, refer to “Tyres and
tyre failure.
wheels” in section 7.
✽ NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tyre infla-
tion pressure shown on the tyres.
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Driving your vehicle
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
Reducing the risk of a rollover
High speed travel consumes more fuel
WARNING - Rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
check both engine coolant and engine
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
(SUV), failure to operate this vehi-
oil.
and a narrower track to make them capa-
cle correctly may result in loss of
ble of performing in a wide variety of off-
control, an accident or vehicle
Drive belt:
road applications. Specific design char-
rollover.
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
acteristics give them a higher centre of
•
Utility vehicles have a significant-
in overheating of the engine.
gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage
ly higher rollover rate than other
of the higher ground clearance is a better
types of vehicles.
view of the road, which allows you to
•
Specific design characteristics
anticipate problems. They are not
(higher ground clearance, nar-
designed for cornering at the same
rower track, etc.) give this vehicle
speeds as conventional passenger drive
a higher centre of gravity than
vehicles, any more than low-slung sports
ordinary cars.
cars are designed to perform satisfactori-
•
A SUV is not designed for corner-
ly in off-road conditions. Due to this risk,
ing at the same speeds as con-
driver and passengers are strongly rec-
ventional vehicles.
ommended to buckle their seat belts. In
•
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
manoeuvres.
more likely to die than a person wearing
•
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
a seat belt. There are steps that a driver
person is significantly more like-
can make to reduce the risk of a rollover.
ly to die than a person wearing a
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
seat belt. Make sure everyone in
abrupt manoeuvres, do not load your
the vehicle is properly buckled
roof rack with heavy cargo, and never
up.
modify your vehicle in any way.
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Driving your vehicle
WINTER MOTORING
Snowy or Icy conditions
Snow tyres
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,
make sure they are radial tyres of the
be necessary to use snow tyres or to
install tyre chains on your tyres. If snow
same size and load range as the original
tyres are needed, it is necessary to
tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four
select tyres equivalent in size and type of
wheels to balance your vehicle’s han-
the original equipment tyres. Failure to do
dling in all weather conditions. Keep in
mind that the traction provided by snow
so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Furthermore,
tyres on dry roads may not be as high as
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
your vehicle's original equipment tyres.
brake applications, and sharp turns are
You should drive cautiously even when
potentially very hazardous practices.
the roads are clear. Check with the tyre
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dealer for maximum speed recommen-
During deceleration, use engine braking
dations.
The onset of winter conditions subject
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
motor vehicles to greater operating
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
demands. Therefore, the following sug-
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
WARNING - Snow tyre size
gestions will assist in maintaining peak
cient distance between the vehicle in
performance and reliability during these
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
Snow tyres should be equivalent in
periods:
apply the brake gently. It should be noted
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
that installing tyre chains on the tyre will
dard tyres. Otherwise, the safety
provide a greater driving force, but will
and handling of your vehicle may
not prevent side skids.
be adversely affected.
✽ NOTICE
Do not install studded tyres without first
Tyre chains are not legal in all states.
checking local, state and municipal regu-
Check state laws before fitting tyre
lations for possible restrictions against
chains.
their use.
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Driving your vehicle
Chain installation
CAUTION
When installing chains, follow the manu-
•
Make sure the snow chains are
facturer's instructions and mount them as
the correct size and type for your
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
tyres. Incorrect snow chains can
chains installed. If you hear the chains
cause damage to the vehicle body
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
and suspension and may not be
tighten them. If they still make contact,
covered by your vehicle manufac-
slow down until it stops. Remove the
turer warranty. Also, the snow
chains as soon as you begin driving on
chain connecting hooks may be
cleared roads.
damaged from contacting vehicle
components causing the snow
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chains to come loose from the
WARNING
tyre. Make sure the snow chains
- Mounting chains
Tyre chains
are SAE class “S” certified.
When mounting snow chains, park
Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are
•
Always check chain installation
the vehicle on level ground away
thinner, they can be damaged by mount-
for proper mounting after driving
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
ing some types of snow chains on them.
approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5
Hazard Warning flashers and place
Therefore, the use of snow tyres is rec-
to 1 km) to ensure safe mounting.
a triangular emergency warning
ommended instead of snow chains. Do
Retighten or remount the chains
device behind the vehicle if avail-
not mount tyre chains on vehicles
if they are loose.
able. Always place the vehicle in P
equipped with aluminium wheels; snow
(Park), apply the parking brake and
chains may cause damage to the wheels.
turn off the engine before installing
If snow chains must be used, use wire-
snow chains.
type chains with a thickness of less than
0.59 in (15 mm). Damage to your vehicle
caused by improper snow chain use is
not covered by your vehicle manufactur-
ers warranty.
When using tyre chains, attach them to
the rear tyres.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol
Change to "winter weight" oil if
WARNING - Tyre chains
coolant
necessary
•
The use of chains may adversely
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
In some climates it is recommended that
affect vehicle handling.
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
•
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)
system. It is the only type of coolant that
used during cold weather. See section 9
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
should be used because it helps prevent
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
ommended speed limit, whichev-
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
what weight oil you should use, we rec-
er is lower.
cates the water pump and prevents
ommend that you consult a HYUNDAI
•
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
authorised repairer.
holes, sharp turns, and other
your coolant in accordance with the
road hazards, which may cause
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
Check spark plugs and ignition
the vehicle to bounce.
have your coolant tested to assure that
system
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
•
Avoid sharp turns or locked-
Inspect your spark plugs and replace
peratures anticipated during the winter.
wheel braking.
them if necessary. Also check all ignition
wiring and components to be sure they
Check battery and cables
are not cracked, worn or damaged in any
CAUTION
Winter puts additional burdens on the
way.
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
•
Chains that are the wrong size or
tery and cables as described in section
improperly installed can damage
7. We recommend that the system be
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
pension, body and wheels.
repairer.
•
Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
Don't let your parking brake
Carry emergency equipment
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
freeze
Depending on the severity of the weath-
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
Under some conditions your parking
er where you drive your car, you should
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
This is most likely to happen when there
Some of the items you may want to carry
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
include tyre chains, tow straps or chains,
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
heated key with care to avoid injury.
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
ily whilst you put the gear selector lever
etc.
Use approved window washer
in P (automatic transmission) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transmission) and
anti-freeze in system
block the rear wheels so the car cannot
To keep the water in the window washer
roll. Then release the parking brake.
system from freezing, add an approved
Do not park a car on a public road with-
window washer anti-freeze solution in
out the parking brake applied.
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from a HYUNDAI authorised
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
repairer and most auto parts outlets. Do
late underneath
not use engine coolant or other types of
Under some conditions, snow and ice
anti-freeze as these may damage the
can build up under the fenders and inter-
paint finish.
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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Driving your vehicle
TRAILER TOWING
If you are considering towing with your
✽ NOTICE - For Europe
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
car, you should first check with your
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
•
The technically permissible maximum
Local Laws to determine their legal
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
load on the rear axle(s) may be
requirements.
mation in
“Weight of the trailer” that
exceeded by not more than 15 % and
Since laws vary from country to country,
the technically permissible maximum
appears later in this section.
the requirements for towing trailers, cars,
laden mass of the vehicle may be
or other types of vehicles or apparatus
exceeded by not more than 10 % or
Remember that trailering is different than
may differ. We recommend that you ask a
100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is
just driving your vehicle by itself.
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
lower. In this case, do not exceed 100
Trailering means changes in handling,
km/h (62.1 mph) for vehicle of catego-
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
ry M1 or 80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehi-
safe trailering requires correct equip-
WARNING - Towing a trail-
cle of category N1.
ment, and it has to be used properly.
er
•
When towing a trailer, the additional
If you don't use the correct equip-
load imposed at the trailer coupling
ment and drive improperly, you can
This section contains many time-tested,
device may cause the rear tyre maxi-
lose control when you pull a trailer.
important trailering tips and safety rules.
mum load ratings to be exceeded, but
For example, if the trailer is too
Many of these are important for your
not by more than 15%. In such a case,
heavy, the brakes may not work
safety and that of your passengers.
do not exceed 100 Km/h, and the rear
well - or even at all. You and your
Please read this section carefully before
tyre pressure should be at least 20
passengers could be seriously or
you pull a trailer.
kPa(0.2 bar) above the tyre pres-
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if
sure(s) as recommended for normal
you have followed all the steps in
use (i.e. without a trailer attached).
Load-pulling components such as the
this section.
engine, transmission, wheel assemblies,
and tyres are forced to work harder
CAUTION
against the load of the added weight. The
WARNING - Weight limits
Pulling a trailer improperly can
engine is required to operate at relatively
damage your vehicle and result in
Before towing, make sure the total
higher speeds and under greater loads.
costly repairs not covered by your
trailer weight, gross combination
This additional burden generates extra
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
heat. The trailer also adds considerably
follow the advice in this section.
axle weight and trailer nose weight
to wind resistance, increasing the pulling
are all within the limits.
requirements.
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Driving your vehicle
Towbars
Safety cables
Trailer brakes
It's important to have the correct towbar
You should always attach cables
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
between your vehicle and your trailer.
system, make sure it conforms to local
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
Cross the safety cables under the nose
regulations and that it is properly
sons why you’ll need the right towbar.
of the trailer so that the nose will not drop
installed and operating correctly.
Here are some rules to follow:
to the road if it becomes separated from
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
•
Will you have to make any holes in the
the towbar.
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
body of your vehicle when you install a
Instructions about safety cables may be
loaded, then it needs its own brakes and
trailer towbar? If you do, then be sure
provided by the towbar manufacturer or
they must be adequate. Be sure to read
to seal the holes later when you
by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
and follow the instructions for the trailer
remove the towbar.
manufacturer’s recommendation for
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
attaching safety cables. Always leave just
and maintain them properly.
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
enough slack so you can turn with your
• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
trailer. And, never allow safety cables to
tem.
water.
drag on the ground.
•
The bumpers on your vehicle are not
WARNING - Trailer brakes
intended for towbars. Do not attach
rental towbars or other bumper-type
Do not use a trailer with its own
towbars to them. Use only a frame-
brakes unless you are absolutely
mounted towbar that does not attach to
certain that you have properly set
the bumper.
up the brake system. This is not a
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
enced, competent trailer shop for
this work.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving with a trailer
Following distance
Reversing
Towing a trailer requires a certain
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
cle ahead as you would when driving
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
help you avoid situations that require
To move the trailer to the right, move your
feel of handling and braking with the
heavy braking and sudden turns.
hand to the right. Always reverse slowly
added weight of the trailer. And always
and, if possible, have someone guide
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
Passing
you.
driving is now a good deal longer and not
You’ll need more passing distance up
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
Making turns
by itself.
because of the increased vehicle length,
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
Before you start, check the trailer towbar
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
and platform, safety cables, electrical
passed vehicle before you can return to
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, kerbs,
connector(s), lights, tyres and mirror
your lane.
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
jerky or sudden manoeuvres. Signal well
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
in advance.
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
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Driving your vehicle
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Driving on grades
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
WARNING
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
to have a different turn signal flasher and
Failure to use an approved trailer
before you start down a long or steep
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
wiring harness could result in dam-
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
instrument panel will flash whenever you
age to the vehicle electrical system
might have to use your brakes so much
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
and/or personal injury.
that they would get hot and no longer
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
operate efficiently.
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
change lanes, or stop.
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
mph) to reduce the possibility of engine
on your instrument panel will flash for
and transmission overheating.
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
behind you are seeing your signals
and you have an automatic transmission,
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
ing a trailer.
er bulbs are still working. You must also
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
check the lights every time you discon-
towing a trailer will minimise heat build up
nect and then reconnect the wires.
and extend the life of your transmission.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
A HYUNDAI authorised repairer can
assist you in installing the wiring har-
ness.
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Driving your vehicle
Parking on hills
CAUTION
CAUTION
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to
•
When towing a trailer on steep
Going uphill under hot ambient
your vehicle, you should not park your
grades
(in excess of
6%) pay
temperature (above 35°C) with GVW
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously
close attention to the engine
and/or trailer, a minimal fuel tank
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle
coolant temperature gauge to
level of 5 litre has to be assured in
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-
ensure the engine does not over-
order to prevent power limitation
pectedly roll down hill.
heat.
due to fuel overheating as well as
If the needle of the coolant tem-
further damages in the fuel injec-
tion equipment.
WARNING - Parking on a
perature gauge moves across the
hill
dial towards “H” (HOT), pull over
and stop as soon as it is safe to
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
do so, and allow the engine to idle
trailer attached could cause seri-
until it cools down. You may pro-
ous injury or death, should the trail-
ceed once the engine has cooled
er break loose.
sufficiently.
•
You must decide driving speed
depending on trailer weight and
uphill grade to reduce the possi-
bility of engine and transmission
overheating.
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Driving your vehicle
However, if you ever have to park your
When you are ready to leave after park-
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
WARNING - Parking brake
ing on a hill
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
It can be dangerous to get out of
1. With the manual transmission in
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
your vehicle if the parking brake is
Neutral or automatic transmission in P
of the kerb (right if headed down hill,
not firmly set.
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
left if headed up hill).
If you have left the engine running,
brake pedal down whilst you:
2. If the vehicle has a manual transmis-
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
• Start your engine;
sion, place the car in neutral. If the
or others could be seriously or
• Shift into gear; and
vehicle has an automatic transmission,
fatally injured.
• Release the parking brake.
place the car in P (Park).
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the
brake pedal.
vehicle.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels
the chocks.
on the down hill side of the wheels.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift
store the chocks.
to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-
ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transmission or
P (Park) automatic transmission.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the
vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.
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