DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Part-time 4WD operation
1. Knob position
This is used to set different positions.
2H(Rear-wheel drive)
When driving on normal roads and highway.
4H(High range 4-wheel drive)
When driving off-road, wet or snow-covered roads
with normal speed.
The 4WD HIGH indicator light ( ) will be
turned on to remind you that you are in the 4H
mode.
4L(Low range 4-wheel drive)
Use "4L" for climbing or descending steep hills,
off-road driving, and towing the vehicle.
Especially when increased drive power is re-
quired.
The 4WD LOW indicator light ( ) will be turned
on to remind you that you are in the 4L mode.
2. Transfer shift knob operation
By turning the transfer shift knob(4H, 4L), both
axles of the vehicle are rigidly connected with
each other. This improves the traction character-
istics.
2H
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4H
Turn the transfer shift knob from the 2H mode to
the 4H mode at speed below 80 km/h. It is not
necessary to depress the clutch pedal (Manual
Transmission) or put the shift lever into
"N(neutral)" position (Automatic Transmission).
Perform this operation when driving straight.
4H
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2H
Turn the transfer shift knob from the 4H mode to
the 2H mode at speed below 80 km/h. It is not
necessary to depress the clutch pedal (Manual
Transmission) or put the shift lever into
"N(neutral)" position (Automatic Transmission).
Perform this operation when driving straight.
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D090E02HP-GAT
Driving Four-wheel drive safely
o The driving posture should be more upright
and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the
seat to a good position for easy steering and
pedal operation.
o Be sure to wear the seat belt.
o Drive carefully when off the road and avoid
dangerous areas.
o 4WD has higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off road applica-
tions. Specific design characteristics give
them a higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road allowing
you to anticipate problems. They are not
designed for cornering at the same speeds as
4H
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4L
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Transmis-
sion) or put the shift lever into "N (neutral)"
position (Automatic Transmission).
3. Select the 4L mode.
4L
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4H
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Transmis-
sion) or put the shift lever into "N (neutral)"
position (Automatic Transmission).
3. Select the 4H mode.
CAUTION:
Do not select 4WD (4H or 4L) mode on dry
paved roads. Especially on dry highway, never
select the 4WD mode.
Four-wheel driving on dry paved roads for a
long period will increase the fuel consump-
tion with possible noise generation and early
tire wear. In addition, axle gear oil tempera-
ture increases with possible driving system
part wear.
