DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
o "ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
C020A01A-AAT
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not
needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key
in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE:
For safety, the engine will not start if the shift
lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic
Transmission).
WARNING: (Diesel only)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-
in the brake system during cold weather start-
up conditions, it is necessary to run the
engine at idle after starting according to the
following table.
C030A01HP-GAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transmission, place the shift lever in neutral
and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transmis-
sion, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
C040A01E
Ambient temp.
Above -15°C (5°F)
Below -15°C (5°F)
Warm up time
3 min. or longer
6 min. or longer
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
After starting the engine, do not drive the
vehicle until the brake vacuum warning light
has turned off.
Failure to carry out the above procedure may
result in the need to apply greater pedal
pressure in order to effect the necessary
braking effort.
