DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
(Not all models)
A limited-slip differential, if equipped, is for the
rear wheel differential only. The features of this
limited-slip differential are described below:
Just as with a conventional differential, the
wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a
different speed from the wheel on the other side
when the vehicle is cornering. The difference
between the limited-slip differential and a con-
ventional differential is that if the wheel on one
side of the vehicle loses traction, a greater
amount of torque is applied to the rear wheel on
the other side to improve traction.
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EFFECTIVE BRAKING
Braking system performance and friction mate-
rial life are greatly affected by the driving style
adopted. The following suggestions are made
to assist in achieving the best results from the
braking system.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead in
order that heavy braking may be avoided.
o When descending long gradients, use the
engine to assist in retarding the vehicle to
minimize the possibility of brake fade occur-
ring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer
brakes function correctly and use engine
braking to assist the vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replacement
brake pads and shoes to ensure consistent
friction characteristics and wear rates.
o After driving through deep water (e.g.
fording), the brakes may become wet and
performance reduced. Always check brake
efficiency after emerging from the water and
dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
brake pedal several times whilst driving slow-
ly.
o Apply the parking brake only when the vehi-
cle is at rest.
o Since the power assistance provided by the
brake servo is derived from the engine,
coasting with the engine turned off or towing
of the vehicle with the engine turned off will
result in greatly increased pedal pressures
being required to stop the vehicle.
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.
CAUTION:
o Whilst the full-time 4WD vehicle is being
raised on a jack, never start the engine or
cause the tyres to rotate.
There is the danger that rotating tyres
touching the ground could cause the
vehicle to go off the jack and to jump
forward.
o If one of the front or rear wheels begins
to spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehicle
can sometimes be driven out by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal further; how-
ever, avoid running the engine continu-
ously at high rpm because doing so could
damage the 4WD system.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane charges or
fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and the
driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
