DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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" (automatic)
or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
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
transmission to overheat. Always use the
brake pedal or parking brake.
C120A02A-AAT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking
or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-
trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-
trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,
in emergency situations or on slick roads, your
ABS will increase vehicle control during brak-
ing.
NOTE:
During ABS operation, a sllght pulsation
may be felt in the brake pedal when the
brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be
heard in the engine compartment while driv-
ing. These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the antl-lock brake system is func-
tioning properly.
WARNING:
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving maneuvers.
Even though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and objects
ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be
reduced during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equlpped with
an anti-lock braking system may be longer
than for those without it in the following
road conditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o Driving with tlre chalns Installed.
o Driving on roads where the road surface
is pltted or has dlfferent surface height.
These roads should be driven at reduced
speeds. The safety features of an ABS
equlpped vehicle should not be tested by
high speed driving or cornerlng. This could
endanger the safety of yourself or others.
C140A01A-QAT
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more kilometers 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 cruis-
ing 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
unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic when-
ever possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
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.
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion, 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.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated
to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-
flation, eithertoo much ortoo little, results in
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from
hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregu-
lar surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster
tire wear and may also result in other prob-
lems as well as greater fuel consumption.
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
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