Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Hyundai I20 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2020)

Driving your vehicle

Before driving.........................................................7-3

Before entering the vehicle ...........................................7-3

Before starting...................................................................7-3

Ignition switch ........................................................7-5

Key ignition switch............................................................7-5

Engine Start/Stop button................................................7-9

Manual transaxle .................................................7-19

Manual transaxle operation.........................................7-19

Good driving practices...................................................7-21

Continuously variable transaxle (CVT).............7-23

Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) operation..7-23

Parking...............................................................................7-27

Good driving practices...................................................7-28

Special driving conditions...................................7-44

Hazardous driving conditions.......................................7-44

Rocking the vehicle ........................................................7-44

Smooth cornering ...........................................................7-45

Driving at night................................................................7-45

Driving in the rain...........................................................7-45

Driving in flooded areas................................................7-46

Winter driving.......................................................7-47

Snow or icy conditions..................................................7-47

Winter precautions.........................................................7-49

Vehicle weight ......................................................7-51

Overloading.......................................................................7-51

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Automatic transaxle ............................................7-30

Automatic transaxle operation parking.....................7-30

Good driving practices...................................................7-35

Braking system.....................................................7-37

Power brakes ...................................................................7-37

Disc brakes wear indicator...........................................7-38

Rear drum brakes ...........................................................7-38

Parking brake...................................................................7-38

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................7-40

Good braking practices..................................................7-43

Driving your vehicle

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.

Do not inhale engine exhaust.

If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause

unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If

you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the

vehicle, we recommend that the exhaust system be checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only

long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.

Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an

open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

Keep the air intakes clear.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield

clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.

If you must drive with the tailgate open:

Close all windows.

Open instrument panel air vents.

Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering the vehicle

• Check the gauges and indicators in

the instrument panel and the mes-

sages on the instrument display

when the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

Before starting

• Be sure all windows, outside mir- • Make sure the hood, the tailgate,

ror(s), and outside lights are clean

and unobstructed.

and the doors are securely closed

and locked.

• Remove frost, snow, or ice.

• Adjust the position of the seat and

steering wheel.

• Check that any items you are car-

rying are stored properly or fas-

tened down securely.

• Visually check the tires for uneven

wear and damage.

• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Verify all the lights work.

• Be sure there are no obstacles • Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all

behind you if you intend to back up.

passengers have fastened their

seatbelts.

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Driving your vehicle

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WARNING

You are much more likely to have a

serious accident if you drink or take

drugs and drive. If you are drinking

or taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not

ride with a driver who has been

drinking or taking drugs. Choose a

designated driver or call a taxi.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

NEVER drink or take drugs and

drive.

Drinking or taking drugs and driv-

ing is dangerous and may result in

an accident and SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH.

• ALWAYS wear your seat belt.

All passengers must be properly

belted whenever the vehicle is

moving. For more information,

refer to “Seat Belts” in chapter 2.

Drunk driving is the number one

contributor to the highway death

toll each year. Even a small

amount of alcohol will affect your

reflexes, perceptions and judg-

ment. Just one drink can reduce

your ability to respond to changing

conditions and emergencies and

your reaction time gets worse with

each additional drink.

• Always

drive

defensively.

Assume other drivers or pedes-

trians may be careless and

make mistakes.

• Stay focused on the task of driv-

ing. Driver distraction can cause

accidents.

• Leave plenty of space between

you and the vehicle in front of

you.

Driving while under the influence

of drugs is as dangerous or more

dangerous than driving under the

influence of alcohol.

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IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

Key ignition switch

(if equipped)

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This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking func-

tion, which could cause an acci-

dent.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-

lowing precautions:

• NEVER allow children or any

person who is unfamiliar with

the vehicle to touch the ignition

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in 1st gear (for Manual

Transaxle vehicle) or P (Park)

switch

or

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement can occur.

position

Transaxle/

(for

Automatic

Continuously

Variable Transaxle vehicle),

apply the parking brake, and

turn ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

• NEVER reach through the steer-

ing wheel for the ignition switch,

or any other control, while the

vehicle is in motion. The pres-

ence of your hand or arm in this

area may cause a loss of vehicle

control resulting in an accident.

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Unexpected vehicle movement

may occur if these precautions

are not followed.

WARNING

• NEVER turn the ignition switch

to the LOCK or ACC position

while the vehicle is in motion

except in an emergency. This

will result in the engine turning

off and loss of power assist for

the steering and brake systems.

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Driving your vehicle

Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Position

Action

Notice

The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft. (if equipped)

LOCK

ACC

The steering wheel unlocks.

If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition

switch to the ACC position, turn the key

while turning the steering wheel right and

left to release tension.

This is the normal key position when the engine has started.

All features and accessories are usable.

Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON

position when the engine is not running to

prevent the battery from discharging.

ON

The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition

switch from ACC to ON.

To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine will crank until you release the

The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key. key.

START

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Starting the petrol engine

Starting the engine

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Information

Vehicle with Manual Transaxle :

• Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains station-

ary.

WARNING

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

• Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes, such as high

heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-

flops, etc., may interfere with

your ability to use the brake,

accelerator and clutch pedals.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

• Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

engine while warming it up.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the

START position. Hold the key

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

• Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed. The

vehicle can move and lead to an

accident.

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Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle/

Continuously Variable Transaxle :

• Wait until the engine rpm is nor-

mal. The vehicle may suddenly

move if the brake padel is

released when the rpm is high.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park) or N (Neutral).

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the

START position. Hold the key

(maximum of 10 seconds) until the

engine starts and release it.

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the diesel engine

Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

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Information

To start the diesel engine when the

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

ed before starting the engine and

then have to be warmed up before

starting to drive.

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds after preheating is completed,

turn the ignition switch once more to

the LOCK position and wait for 10

seconds. Then turn the ignition switch

to the ON position in order to preheat

the engine again.

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2.After high speed or extended driv-

ing that requires heavy engine

load, idle the engine about one

minute before turning the engine

off.

2.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

3.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position to pre-heat the engine.

This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the engine off.

The glow indicator light (

illuminate.

) will

5.When the glow indicator light (

)

NOTICE

goes out, turn the key ignition

switch to the START position. Hold

the key (maximum of 10 seconds)

until the engine starts and release

it.

Do not turn off the engine immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to a

heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

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Engine Start/Stop button

(if equipped)

NOTICE

WARNING

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

To reduce risk of serious injury or

death, NEVER allow children or

any person who is unfamiliar with

the vehicle to touch the Engine

Start/Stop button or related parts.

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement can occur.

• Do not hold the ignition key in the

START position for more than 10

seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds

before trying again.

• Do not turn the ignition switch to

the START position with the

engine running. It may damage the

starter.

• If traffic and road conditions per-

mit, you may put the shift lever in

the N (Neutral) position while the

vehicle is still moving and turn the

ignition switch to the START posi-

tion in an attempt to restart the

engine.

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Whenever the front door is opened,

the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-

minate and will go off 30 seconds

after the door is closed.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

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Driving your vehicle

(Continued)

WARNING

• NEVER reach through the steer-

ing wheel for the Engine

Start/Stop button or any other

control while the vehicle is in

motion. The presence of your

hand or arm in this area may

cause a loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

To turn the engine off in an emer-

gency:

• NEVER press the Engine

Start/Stop button while the vehi-

cle is in motion except in an

emergency. This will result in the

engine turning off and loss of

power assist for the steering and

brake systems.

Press and hold the Engine

Start/Stop button for more than

two seconds OR Rapidly press

and release the Engine Start/Stop

button three times (within three

seconds).

This may lead to loss of direc-

tional control and braking func-

tion, which could cause an acci-

dent.

If the vehicle is still moving, you

can restart the engine without

depressing the brake pedal by

pressing the Engine Start/Stop

button with the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in neutral, set the parking

brake, press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the OFF

position, and take the Smart Key

with you.

Unexpected vehicle movement

may occur if these precautions

are not followed.

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with Manual Transaxle

Button Position

OFF

Action

Notice

• To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and If the steering wheel is not locked properly

then press the Engine Start/Stop button.

when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

• The steering wheel locks to protect the

vehicle from theft.

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Not illuminated

ACC

• Press the Engine Start/Stop button when • If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the button is in the OFF position without the ACC position for more than one hour, the

depressing the clutch pedal.

• Electrical accessories are usable.

• The steering wheel unlocks.

battery power will turn off automatically to

prevent the battery from discharging.

• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,

the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while

turning the steering wheel right and left to

release tension.

Amber indicator

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Driving your vehicle

- Vehicle with Manual Transaxle

Button Position

ON

Action

Notice

• Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

is in the ACC position without depressing the ON position when the engine is not run-

the clutch pedal.

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

• The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

Blue indicator

START

To start the engine, depress the clutch and If you press the Engine Start/Stop button

brake pedals and press the Engine Start/

Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.

without depressing the clutch pedal, the

engine does not start and the Engine

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

OFF

®

ACC

®

ON

®

OFF

Not illuminated

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

- Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle/Continuously Variable Transaxle

Button Position

OFF

Action

Notice

To turn off the engine, press the Engine If the steering wheel is not locked properly

Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park). when you open the driver's door, the warning

chime will sound.

When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the

Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to

the OFF position, but turns to the ACC posi-

tion.

The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-

cle from theft.

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Not illuminated

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button when

the button is in the OFF position without

depressing the brake pedal.

• If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ACC position for more than one hour,

the battery power will turn off automatically

to prevent the battery from discharging.

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock proper-

ly, the Engine Start/Stop button will not

work. Press the Engine Start/Stop button

while turning the steering wheel right and

left to release tension.

Orange indicator

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Driving your vehicle

- Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle/Continuously Variable Transaxle

Button Position

ON

Action

Notice

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it

is in the ACC position without depressing

the brake pedal.

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in

the ON position when the engine is not run-

ning to prevent the battery from discharging.

The warning lights can be checked before

the engine is started.

Blue indicator

START

To start the engine, depress the brake pedal If you press the Engine Start/Stop button

and press the Engine Start/Stop button with without depressing the brake pedal, the

the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N

(Neutral) position.

engine does not start and the Engine

Start/Stop button changes as follows:

OFF

®

ACC

®

ON

®

OFF or ACC

For your safety, start the engine with the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Not illuminated

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Starting the petrol engine

Starting the engine

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Information

Vehicle with Manual Transaxle :

• The engine will start by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button, only when

the smart key is in the vehicle.

WARNING

1. Always carry the smart key with

you.

• Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes, such as high

heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-

flops, etc., may interfere with

your ability to use the brake,

accelerator and clutch pedals.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

cle, if it is far away from the driver,

the engine may not start.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

• When the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the ACC or ON position, if any

door is open, the system checks for

the smart key. If the smart key is not

4. Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

• Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed. The

vehicle can move and lead to an

accident.

in the vehicle, the "

" indicator

will blink and the warning "Key not

in vehicle" will come on, and if all

doors are closed, the chime will also

sound for about 5 seconds. The indi-

cator will turn off while the vehicle

is moving. Keep the smart key in the

vehicle when using the ACC position

or if the vehicle engine is ON.

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Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle/

Continuously Variable Transaxle :

• Wait until the engine rpm is nor-

mal. The vehicle may suddenly

move if the brake pedal is

released when the rpm is high.

1. Always carry the smart key with

you.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever is in P

(Park).

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5 Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the diesel engine

i

Information

To start the diesel engine when the

engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-

ed before starting the engine and

then have to be warmed up before

starting to drive.

• Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains station-

ary.

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed while the engine is pre-heat-

ing, the engine may start.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

Vehicle with manual transaxle:

1.Always carry the smart key with

you.

• Always start the vehicle with your

foot on the brake pedal. Do not

depress the accelerator while start-

ing the vehicle. Do not race the

engine while warming it up.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3.Make sure the shift lever is in neu-

tral.

4.Depress the clutch and brake ped-

als.

5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton.

6.Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the glow indicator light

(

) goes out.

7.When the glow indicator light (

goes out, the engine will start.

)

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Starting and stopping the engine

for turbocharger intercooler

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

1.Do not race or accelerate the

engine immediately after starting

the engine.

• If traffic and road conditions per- When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

mit, you may put the shift lever in you can't start the engine normally.

the N (Neutral) position while the Replace the fuse with a new one. If

vehicle is still moving and press you are not able to replace the fuse,

the Engine Start/Stop button in an you can start the engine by pressing

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

al seconds before sufficient lubri-

cation is ensured in the turbo

charger unit.

attempt to restart the engine.

and holding the Engine Start/Stop

button for 10 seconds with the

Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC

position.

• Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

2.After high speed or extended driv-

ing that requires heavy engine

load, idle the engine about one

minute before turning the engine

off. This idle time will allow the tur-

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

the engine off.

Do not press the Engine Start/Stop

button for more than 10 seconds

except when the stop lamp fuse is

blown.

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For your safety always depress the

brake and/or clutch pedal before

starting the engine.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the engine immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to a

heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

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Driving your vehicle

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Information

If the smart key battery is weak or the

smart key does not work correctly,

you can start the engine by pressing

the Engine Start/Stop button with the

smart key in the direction of the pic-

ture above.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

I Type A

To shift to R (Reverse), make sure

the vehicle has completely stopped,

and then move the shift lever to neu-

tral before moving into R (Reverse).

Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 5 (or 6)

forward gears. The transaxle is fully

synchronized in all forward gears so

shifting to either a higher or a lower

gear is easily accomplished.

When you've come to a complete

stop and it's hard to shift into 1st gear

or R (Reverse):

WARNING

1.Put the shift lever in neutral and

release the clutch pedal.

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever is

in 1st gear when the vehicle is

2.Depress the clutch pedal, and then

shift into first or R (Reverse) gear.

I Type B

parked on a uphill and in

R

(Reverse) on a downhill, set the

parking brake, and place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-

tion. Unexpected vehicle move-

ment may occur if these precau-

tions are not followed.

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Information

During cold weather, shifting may be

difficult until the transaxle lubricant

has warmed up.

The shift lever can be moved without

pressing the button (1).

The button (1) must be pressed while

moving the shift lever.

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Driving your vehicle

Using the clutch (if equipped)

Downshifting

NOTICE

The clutch pedal should be

depressed all the way to the floor

before:

Downshift when you must slow down

in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill

to prevent engine load.

To prevent unnecessary wear or

damage to the clutch:

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch

pedal while driving.

- Starting the engine

Also, downshifting reduces the

chance of stalling and can accelerate

when you need to increase your

speed again.

The engine will not start without

depressing the clutch pedal.

• Do not hold the vehicle with the

clutch on an incline, while waiting

for the traffic light, etc.

- Shifting

When the vehicle is going downhill,

downshifting helps maintain safe

speed by providing brake power from

the engine and enables less wear on

• Always depress the clutch pedal

down fully to prevent noise or dam-

age.

When releasing the clutch pedal,

release it slowly. The clutch pedal

should always be released while

driving.

• Do not start with the 2nd (second) the brakes.

gear engaged except when you

start on a slippery road.

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• Exercise extreme caution when

driving on a slippery surface. Be

especially careful when braking,

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

slippery surface, an abrupt change

in vehicle speed can cause the

drive wheels to lose traction and

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident

Good driving practices

NOTICE

• Never take the vehicle out of gear

and coast down a hill. This is

extremely dangerous.

To prevent damage to the engine,

clutch and transaxle:

• When downshifting from 5th gear

to 4th gear, be careful not to inad-

vertently push the shift lever side-

ways engaging the 2nd gear. A

drastic downshift may cause the

engine speed to increase to the

point the tachometer will enter the

red-zone.

• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can

cause the brakes and related parts

to overheat and malfunction.

When you are driving down a long

hill, slow down and shift to a lower

gear. Engine braking will help slow

down the vehicle.

WARNING

• Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. This will help avoid

over-revving the engine, which can

cause damage.

• Do not downshift more than two

gear at a time or downshift the

gear when the engine is running at

high speed (5,000 RPM or higher).

Such a downshifting may damage

the engine, clutch and the

transaxle.

Do not use the engine brake (shift-

ing from a higher gear to lower

gear) rapidly on slippery roads.

The vehicle may slip causing an

accident.

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• Slow down when you encounter

cross winds. This gives you much

better control of your vehicle.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you shift into R

(Reverse) to prevent damage to

the transaxle.

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Driving your vehicle

the roadway, do not steer

sharply. Instead, slow down

before pulling back into the trav-

el lanes.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH:

• HYUNDAI recommends you fol-

low all posted speed limits.

• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In

a collision, an unbelted occu-

pant is significantly more likely

to be seriously injured or killed

than a properly belted occupant.

• Avoid high speeds when corner-

ing or turning.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver over

steers to reenter the roadway.

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• In the event your vehicle leaves

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (IF EQUIPPED)

Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT) operation

The Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT) has no actual fixed gears. The

varying gear ratios are selected

automatically, depending on the

position of the shift lever, vehicle's

speed and position of the accelerator

pedal.

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Depress the brake pedal, press the shift button,

and then move shift lever.

Press the shift button, then move shift lever.

Move shift lever.

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Driving your vehicle

The indicator in the instrument clus-

ter displays the shift lever position

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury

or death:

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion may cause

you to lose control of the vehi-

cle.

• ALWAYS check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

shifting a vehicle into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park).

• After the vehicle has stopped,

always make sure the shift lever

is in P (Park), apply the parking

brake, and turn the engine off.

The shift lever must be in P (Park)

before turning the engine off.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in the P (Park) position, then

set the parking brake, and place

the ignition switch in the

• Do not use the P (Park) position

in place of the parking brake.

LOCK/OFF

position.

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement can occur if these

precautions are not followed.

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Information

The RPM (revolutions per minute)

may increase or decrease when per-

forming the CVT self-diagnosis.

• Do not use engine braking (shift-

ing from a high gear to lower

gear) rapidly on slippery roads.

The vehicle may slip causing an

accident.

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R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

D (Drive)

Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not This is the normal forward driving

backward.

NOTICE

engaged.

position. The transaxle will automati-

cally shift to the optimal gear ratio,

providing better fuel efficiency and a

smoother ride.

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart

a stalled engine, or if it is necessary

to stop with the engine ON. Shift into

P (Park) if you need to leave your For extra power when passing anoth-

vehicle for any reason.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse)

while the vehicle is in motion.

er vehicle or driving uphill, depress

the accelerator further until you feel

the transaxle downshift to a lower

gear.

Always depress the brake pedal

when you are shifting from N

(Neutral) to another gear.

WARNING

7

Do not shift into gear unless your

foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Shifting into gear when the engine

is running at high speed can

cause the vehicle to move very

rapidly. You could lose control of

the vehicle and hit people or

objects.

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Driving your vehicle

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once

to shift up one gear.

Manual shift mode

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the Continuously

Variable Transaxle (CVT) has a shift-

lock system which prevents shifting

the transaxle from P (Park) into R

(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is

depressed.

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one

gear.

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Information

To shift the transaxle from P (Park)

into R (Reverse):

• Only the four forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the

vehicle, move the shift lever to the R

(Reverse) or P (Park) position as

required.

1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2.Start the engine or place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position.

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• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When

the vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-

matically selected.

3.Move the shift lever.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

in motion, Manual shift mode is

selected by pushing the shift lever

from the D (Drive) position into the

manual gate. To return to D (Drive)

range operation, push the shift lever

back into the main gate.

• When the engine rpm approaches

the red zone the transaxle will

upshift automatically.

In Manual shift mode, moving the

shift lever backwards and forwards

will allow you to select the desired

range of gears for the current driving

conditions.

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Shift-lock release

Parking

If the shift lever cannot be moved

from the P (Park) position into R

(Reverse) position with the brake

pedal depressed, continue depress-

ing the brake, and then do the follow-

ing:

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key

with you when exiting the vehicle.

WARNING

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When you stay in the vehicle with

the engine running, be careful not

to depress the accelerator pedal

for a long period of time. The

engine or exhaust system may

overheat and start a fire.

1. Press the shift-lock release but-

ton.

7

2. Press and hold the lock release

button on the shift lever.

3. Move the shift lever.

The exhaust gas and the exhaust

system are very hot. Keep away

from the exhaust system compo-

nents.

4. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer

immediately

Do not stop or park over flamma-

ble materials, such as dry grass,

paper or leaves. They may ignite

and cause a fire.

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Driving your vehicle

• When driving in Manual shift mode,

slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged if the

engine rpms are outside of the

allowable range.

Good driving practices

WARNING

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In

a collision, an unbelted occu-

pant is significantly more likely

to be seriously injured or killed

than a properly belted occupant.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

• Always apply the parking brake

when leaving the vehicle. Do not

depend on placing the transmis-

sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle

from moving.

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Avoid high speeds when corner-

ing or turning.

• Exercise extreme caution when

driving on a slippery surface. Be

especially careful when braking,

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

slippery surface, an abrupt change

in vehicle speed can cause the

drive wheels to lose traction and

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident

• Do not move the shift lever to N

(Neutral) when driving. Doing so

may result in an accident because

of a loss of engine braking and the

transaxle could be damaged.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

• Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

consistent pedal pressure can

result in the brakes overheating,

brake wear and possibly even

brake failure.

• Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver over

steers to reenter the roadway.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

• Depressing both accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time can

trigger logic for engine power

reduction to assure vehicle decel-

eration. Vehicle acceleration will

resume after the brake pedal is

released.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

• In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer

sharply. Instead, slow down

before pulling back into the trav-

el lanes.

• HYUNDAI recommends you fol-

low all posted speed limits.

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Driving your vehicle

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 4 for-

ward speeds and one reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected

automatically in the D (Drive) posi-

tion.

Depress the brake pedal, press the shift button,

and then move shift lever.

Press the shift button, then move shift lever.

Move shift lever.

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The indicator in the instrument clus-

ter displays the shift lever position

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury

or death:

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion may cause

you to lose control of the vehi-

cle.

• ALWAYS check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

shifting a vehicle into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park).

• After the vehicle has stopped,

always make sure the shift lever

is in P (Park), apply the parking

brake, and turn the engine off.

The shift lever must be in P (Park)

before turning the engine off.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in the P (Park) position, then

set the parking brake, and place

the ignition switch in the

• Do not use the P (Park) position

in place of the parking brake.

7

LOCK/OFF

position.

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement can occur if these

precautions are not followed.

• Do not use engine braking (shift-

ing from a high gear to lower

gear) rapidly on slippery roads.

The vehicle may slip causing an

accident.

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Driving your vehicle

R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

D (Drive)

Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transaxle are not This is the normal driving position.

backward.

NOTICE

engaged.

The transaxle will automatically shift

through a 4-gear sequence, provid-

ing the best fuel economy and

power.

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart

a stalled engine, or if it is necessary

to stop with the engine ON. Shift into

P (Park) if you need to leave your For extra power when passing anoth-

vehicle for any reason.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse)

while the vehicle is in motion.

er vehicle or driving uphill, depress

the accelerator further until you feel

the transaxle downshift to a lower

gear.

Always depress the brake pedal

when you are shifting from N

(Neutral) to another gear.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless your

foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Shifting into gear when the engine

is running at high speed can

cause the vehicle to move very

rapidly. You could lose control of

the vehicle and hit people or

objects.

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(Continued)

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once

to shift up one gear.

Manual shift mode

• If the driver presses the lever to

+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the

transaxle may not make the request-

ed gear change if the next gear is

outside of the allowable engine rpm

range. The driver must execute

upshifts in accordance with road

conditions, taking care to keep the

engine rpms below the red zone.

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one

gear.

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Information

• Only the four forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the

vehicle, move the shift lever to the R

(Reverse) or P (Park) position as

required.

• When accelerating from a stop on a

slippery road, push the shift lever

forward into the + (Up) position.

This allows the transaxle to shift

into the 2nd gear which is better for

smooth driving on a slippery road.

Push the shift lever to the - (Down)

side to shift back to the 1st gear.

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• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When

the vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-

matically selected.

7

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

in motion, Manual shift mode is

selected by pushing the shift lever

from the D (Drive) position into the

manual gate. To return to D (Drive)

range operation, push the shift lever

back into the main gate.

• When the engine rpm approaches

the red zone the transaxle will

upshift automatically.

(Continued)

In Manual shift mode, moving the

shift lever backwards and forwards

will allow you to select the desired

range of gears for the current driving

conditions.

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Driving your vehicle

Shift-lock system

Shift-lock release

For your safety, the automatic If the shift lever cannot be moved

transaxle has a shift-lock system from the P (Park) position into R

which prevents shifting the transaxle (Reverse) position with the brake

from P (Park) into R (Reverse) pedal depressed, continue depress-

unless the brake pedal is depressed. ing the brake, and then do the follow-

ing:

To shift the transaxle from P (Park)

into R (Reverse):

1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2.Start the engine or place the igni-

tion switch in the ON position.

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3.Move the shift lever.

1. Press the shift-lock release but-

ton.

2. Press and hold the lock release

button on the shift lever.

3. Move the shift lever.

4. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer

immediately

7-34

• When driving in Manual shift mode,

slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged if the

engine rpms are outside of the

allowable range.

Parking

Good driving practices

Always come to a complete stop and • Never move the shift lever from P

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key

with you when exiting the vehicle.

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

• Always apply the parking brake

when leaving the vehicle. Do not

depend on placing the transmis-

sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle

from moving.

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

WARNING

• Exercise extreme caution when

driving on a slippery surface. Be

especially careful when braking,

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

slippery surface, an abrupt change

in vehicle speed can cause the

drive wheels to lose traction and

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident

When you stay in the vehicle with

the engine running, be careful not

to depress the accelerator pedal

for a long period of time. The

engine or exhaust system may

overheat and start a fire.

• Do not move the shift lever to N

(Neutral) when driving. Doing so

may result in an accident because

of a loss of engine braking and the

transaxle could be damaged.

7

• Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

consistent pedal pressure can

result in the brakes overheating,

brake wear and possibly even

brake failure.

The exhaust gas and the exhaust

system are very hot. Keep away

from the exhaust system compo-

nents.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

Do not stop or park over flamma-

ble materials, such as dry grass,

paper or leaves. They may ignite

and cause a fire.

• Depressing both accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time can

trigger logic for engine power

reduction to assure vehicle decel-

eration. Vehicle acceleration will

resume after the brake pedal is

released.

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Driving your vehicle

(Continued)

WARNING

• In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer

sharply. Instead, slow down

before pulling back into the trav-

el lanes.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In

a collision, an unbelted occu-

pant is significantly more likely

to be seriously injured or killed

than a properly belted occupant.

• HYUNDAI recommends you fol-

low all posted speed limits.

• Avoid high speeds when corner-

ing or turning.

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver over

steers to reenter the roadway.

(Continued)

7-36

BRAKING SYSTEM

Power brakes

• Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

the vehicle may also pull to one

side when the brakes are

applied. Applying the brakes

lightly will indicate whether they

have been affected in this way.

Always test your brakes in this

fashion after driving through

deep water. To dry the brakes,

lightly tap the brake pedal to

heat up the brakes while main-

taining a safe forward speed

until brake performance returns

to normal. Avoid driving at high

speeds until the brakes function

correctly.

WARNING

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

Take the following precautions:

• Do not drive with your foot rest-

ing on the brake pedal. This will

create abnormal high brake tem-

peratures, excessive brake lin-

ing and pad wear, and

increased stopping distances.

If the engine is not running or is

turned off while driving, the power

assist for the brakes will not work.

You can still stop your vehicle by

applying greater force to the brake

pedal than typical. The stopping dis-

tance, however, will be longer than

with power brakes.

• When descending a long or

steep hill, shift to a lower gear

and avoid continuous applica-

tion of the brakes. Applying the

brakes continuously will cause

the brakes to overheat and

could result in a temporary loss

of braking performance.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially

depleted each time the brake pedal

is applied. Do not pump the brake

pedal when the power assist has

been interrupted.

7

(Continued)

Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

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Driving your vehicle

Disc brakes wear indicator

Rear drum brakes

(if equipped)

Parking brake

When your brake pads are worn and

new pads are required, you will hear

a high pitched warning sound from

your front or rear brakes. You may

hear this sound come and go or it

may occur whenever you depress

the brake pedal.

Your rear drum brakes do not have

wear indicators.Therefore, have the

rear brake linings inspected if you

hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also

have your rear brakes inspected

each time you change or rotate your

tires and when you have the front

brakes replaced.

Please remember some driving con-

ditions or climates may cause a

brake squeal when you first apply (or

lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-

mal and does not indicate a problem

with your brakes.

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Always set the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle, to apply:

NOTICE

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

continue to drive with worn brake

pads.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far

as possible.

WARNING

i

Information

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-

ate the parking brake while the

vehicle is moving except in an

emergency situation. It could dam-

age the brake system and lead to

an accident.

Always replace brake pads as com-

plete front or rear axle sets.

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NOTICE

WARNING

• Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is

engaged. If you depress the accel-

erator pedal with the parking brake

engaged, warning will sound.

Damage to the parking brake may

occur.

• Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a com-

plete stop and continue to

depress the brake pedal. Move

the shift lever into the 1st gear

(for Manual Transaxle vehicle)

or

Automatic

Continuously

Transaxle vehicle), then apply

the parking brake, and place the

ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

position.

P

(Park) position (for

Transaxle/

Variable

• Driving with the parking brake on

can overheat the braking system

and cause premature wear or

damage to brake parts. Make sure

the parking brake is released and

the Brake Warning Light is off

before driving.

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To release:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

7

Slightly pull up the parking brake

lever.

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and caus-

ing injury to yourself or others.

While pressing the release button

(1), lower the parking brake (2).

• NEVER allow anyone who is

unfamiliar with the vehicle to

touch the parking brake. If the

parking brake is released unin-

tentionally, serious injury may

occur.

If the parking brake does not release

or does not release all the way, we

recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

• Only release the parking brake

when you are seated inside the

vehicle with your foot firmly on

the brake pedal.

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Driving your vehicle

Check the Parking If the Parking Brake Warning Light

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (if

equipped)

Brake Warning Light by remains on after the parking brake is

placing the ignition released while engine is running,

switch to the ON posi- there may be a malfunction in the

tion (do not start the brake system. Immediate attention is

necessary.

WARNING

engine).

An Anti-Lock Braking System

(ABS) will not prevent accidents

due to improper or dangerous

driving maneuvers. Even though

vehicle control is improved during

emergency braking, always main-

tain a safe distance between you

and objects ahead of you. Vehicle

speeds should always be reduced

during extreme road conditions.

The braking distance for cars

equipped with ABS may be longer

than for those without these sys-

tems in the following road condi-

tions.

This light will be illuminated when the If at all possible, cease driving the

parking brake is applied with the igni- vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

tion switch in the START or ON posi- sible, use extreme caution while

tion.

operating the vehicle and only con-

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

can reach a safe location.

Before driving, be sure the parking

brake is released and the Brake

Warning Light is OFF.

(Continued)

7-40

ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-

ty. Always steer moderately when

braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-

ing wheel movement can still cause

your vehicle to veer into oncoming

traffic or off the road.

Using ABS

(Continued)

To obtain the maximum benefit from

your ABS in an emergency situation,

do not attempt to modulate your

brake pressure and do not try to

pump your brakes. Depress your

brake pedal as hard as possible.

Drive your vehicle at reduced

speeds during the following condi-

tions:

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake sys-

tem may result in a longer stopping

distance than for vehicles equipped

with a conventional brake system.

• On roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has different

surface height.

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the

wheels, you may hear sounds from

the brakes, or feel a corresponding

sensation in the brake pedal. This is

normal and it means your ABS is

active.

• Tire chains are installed on your

vehicle.

The ABS warning light (

) will stay

on for several seconds after the igni-

tion switch is in the ON position.

During that time, the ABS will go

through self-diagnosis and the light

will go off if everything is normal. If

the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS. We recom-

mend that you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

The safety features of an ABS

equipped vehicle should not be

tested by high speed driving or

cornering. This could endanger

the safety of yourself or others.

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ABS does not reduce the time or dis-

tance it takes to stop the vehicle.

Always maintain a safe distance from

the vehicle in front of you.

ABS will not prevent a skid that

results from sudden changes in

direction, such as trying to take a

corner too fast or making a sudden

lane change. Always drive at a safe

speed for the road and weather con-

ditions.

ABS is an electronic braking system

that helps prevent a braking skid.

ABS allows the driver to steer and

brake at the same time.

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Driving your vehicle

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Information

WARNING

CAUTION

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the ABS

warning light ( ) may turn on at the

same time. This happens because of

the low battery voltage. It does not

mean your ABS is malfunctioning.

Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road,

and apply your brakes continuous-

ly, the ABS will be active continu-

ously and the ABS warning light

If the ABS warning light (

) is on

and stays on, you may have a

problem with the ABS. Your power

brakes will work normally. To

reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, we recommend that you

contact your HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

(

) may illuminate. Pull your car

over to a safe place and turn the

engine off.

Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your ABS

system is normal. Otherwise, you

may have a problem with your

ABS system. We recommend that

you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

7-42

Wet brakes can be dangerous! The If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

brakes may get wet if the vehicle is ing, apply the brakes gently and

driven through standing water or if it keep the vehicle pointed straight

is washed. Your vehicle will not stop ahead while you slow down. When

as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet you are moving slowly enough for it

brakes may cause the vehicle to pull to be safe to do so, pull off the road

Good braking practices

WARNING

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a com-

plete stop and continue to depress

the brake pedal. Move the shift

lever into the 1st gear (for Manual

Transaxle vehicle) or P (Park)

to one side.

and stop in a safe location.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes Keep your foot firmly on the brake

lightly until the braking action returns pedal when the vehicle is stopped to

to normal, taking care to keep the prevent the vehicle from rolling for-

vehicle under control at all times. If ward.

the braking action does not return to

normal, stop as soon as it is safe to

do so and we recommend that you

call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

for assistance.

position

(for

Automatic

Transaxle/Continuously Variable

Transaxle vehicle), then apply the

parking brake, and place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-

tion.

7

DO NOT drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

constant pedal pressure can result in

the brakes overheating, brake wear,

and possibly even brake failure.

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and causing

injury to yourself or others.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

NOTICE

When hazardous driving conditions If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

are encountered such as water, to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

If the tires spin at high speed the

tires can explode, and you or others

may be injured. Do not attempt this

procedure if people or objects are

anywhere near the vehicle.

snow, ice, mud or sand:

first turn the steering wheel right and

left to clear the area around your

front wheels. Then, shift back and

forth between 1st and R (Reverse,

for Manual Transaxle vehicle) or R

(Reverse) and a forward gear (for

Automatic Transaxle/Continuously

Variable Transaxle vehicle). Try to

avoid spinning the wheels, and do

not race the engine.

Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

tance for braking.

Avoid sudden movements in braking

or steering.

The vehicle can overheat causing an

engine compartment fire or other

damage. Spin the wheels as little as

possible and avoid spinning the

wheels at speeds over 56 km/h (35

mph) as indicated on the speedome-

ter.

If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

avoid spinning the drive wheels.

WARNING

To prevent transaxle wear, wait until

the wheels stop spinning before

shifting gears. Release the accelera-

tor pedal while shifting, and press

lightly on the accelerator pedal while

the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin-

ning the wheels in forward and

reverse directions causes a rocking

motion that may free the vehicle.

NOTICE

Downshifting with an Automatic

Transaxle/ Continuously Variable

Transaxle, while driving on slippery

surfaces can cause an accident.

The sudden change in tire speed

could cause the tires to skid. Be

careful when downshifting on slip-

pery surfaces.

If you are still stuck after rocking the

vehicle a few times, have the vehicle

pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid

engine overheating, possible dam-

age to the transaxle, and tire dam-

age. See “Towing” in chapter 6.

Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip

material under the drive wheels to

provide traction when stalled in ice,

snow, or mud.

7-44

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

Driving in the rain

Avoid braking or gear changing in Night driving presents more hazards Rain and wet roads can make driving

corners, especially when roads are than driving in the daylight. Here are dangerous. Here are a few things to

wet. Ideally, corners should always some important tips to remember:

be taken under gentle acceleration.

consider when driving in the rain or

on slick pavement:

• Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi- • Slow down and allow extra follow-

cles, as it may be more difficult to

see at night, especially in areas

where there may not be any street

lights.

ing distance. A heavy rainfall

makes it harder to see and increas-

es the distance needed to stop

your vehicle.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the • Replace your windshield wiper

glare from other driver's head-

lights.

blades when they show signs of

streaking or missing areas on the

windshield.

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• Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly • Be sure your tires have enough

aimed headlights will make it much

more difficult to see at night.

tread. If your tires do not have

enough tread, making a quick stop

on wet pavement can cause a skid

and possibly lead to an accident.

• Avoid staring directly at the head-

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

”

See “Tire Tread in chapter 7.

will take several seconds for your • Turn on your headlights to make it

eyes to readjust to the darkness. easier for others to see you.

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Driving your vehicle

• Driving too fast through large pud-

dles can affect your brakes. If you

must go through puddles, try to

drive through them slowly.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless you are sure the water is no

higher than the bottom of the wheel

hub. Drive through any water slowly.

Allow adequate stopping distance

because brake performance may be

reduced.

• If you believe your brakes may be

wet, apply them lightly while driv-

ing until normal braking operation

returns.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them sev-

eral times while the vehicle is moving

slowly.

Hydroplaning

If the road is wet enough and you are

going fast enough, your vehicle may

have little or no contact with the road

surface and actually ride on the

water. The best advice is SLOW

DOWN when the road is wet. The

risk of hydroplaning increases as the

depth of tire tread decreases, refer to

“Tire Tread” in chapter 7.

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WINTER DRIVING

Snow or icy conditions

Snow tires

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Information

You need to keep sufficient distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle

in front of you.

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local and municipal reg-

ulations for possible restrictions

against their use.

WARNING

Snow tires should be equivalent in

size and type to the vehicle's stan-

dard tires. Otherwise, the safety

and handling of your vehicle may

be adversely affected.

Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,

rapid acceleration, sudden brake

applications, and sharp turns are

potentially very hazardous practices.

During deceleration, use engine

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

brake applications on snowy or icy

roads may cause skids to occur.

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

cle, make sure to use radial tires of

the same size and load range as the

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

handling in all weather conditions.

The traction provided by snow tires

on dry roads may not be as high as

your vehicle's original equipment

tires. Check with the tire dealer for

maximum speed recommendations.

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires

or to install tire chains on your tires.

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Always carry emergency equipment.

Some of the items you may want to

carry include tire chains, tow straps

or chains, a flashlight, emergency

flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,

a window scraper, gloves, ground

cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

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Driving your vehicle

Chain Installation

Tire chains

WARNING

When installing tire chains, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and

mount them as tightly possible. Drive

slowly (less than 30 km/h (20 mph))

with chains installed. If you hear the

chains contacting the body or chas-

sis, stop and tighten them. If they still

make contact, slow down until the

noise stops. Remove the tire chains

as soon as you begin driving on

cleared roads.

The use of tire chains may

adversely affect vehicle handling:

• Drive less than 30 km/h (20

mph) or the chain manufactur-

er’s recommended speed limit,

whichever is lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid

bumps, holes, sharp turns, and

other road hazards, which may

cause the vehicle to bounce.

When mounting snow chains, park

the vehicle on level ground away

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

Hazard Warning Flasher and place a

triangular emergency warning device

behind the vehicle (if available).

Always place the shift lever in neu-

tral, apply the parking brake and turn

off the engine before installing snow

chains.

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• Avoid sharp turns or locked

wheel braking.

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

thinner than other types of tires, they

may be damaged by mounting some

types of tire chains on them.

Therefore, the use of snow tires is

recommended instead of tire chains.

Do not mount tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels; if

unavoidable use a wire type chain. If

tire chains must be used, use gen-

uine HYUNDAI parts and install the

tire chain after reviewing the instruc-

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Information

• Install tire chains on the front tires.

It should be noted that installing tire

chains on the tires will provide a

greater driving force, but will not

prevent side skids.

tions provided with the tire chains. • Do not install tire chains without

Damage to your vehicle caused by

improper tire chain use is not cov-

ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s

warranty.

first checking local and municipal

regulations for possible restrictions

against their use.

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Change to "winter weight" oil if

necessary

Winter precautions

NOTICE

Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

When using tire chains:

In some climates it is recommended

that a lower viscosity "winter weight"

oil be used during cold weather. See

chapter 8 for recommendations. If

you aren't sure what weight oil you

should use, we recommend that you

consult with an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

• Wrong size chains or improperly

installed chains can damage your

vehicle's brake lines, suspension,

body and wheels.

Your vehicle is delivered with high

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

cooling system. It is the only type of

coolant that should be used because

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

ing system, lubricates the water

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

to replace or replenish your coolant

in accordance with the maintenance

schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,

have your coolant tested to assure

that its freezing point is sufficient for

the temperatures anticipated during

the winter.

• Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.

• If you hear noise caused by chains

contacting the body, retighten the

chain to prevent contact with the

vehicle body.

Check spark plugs and ignition

system

• To prevent body damage, retighten

the chains after driving 0.5~1.0 km

(0.3~0.6 miles).

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Inspect your spark plugs as

described in chapter 7 and replace

them if necessary. Also check all

ignition wiring and components to be

sure they are not cracked, worn or

damaged in any way.

• Do not use tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels. If

unavoidable, use a wire type

chain.

Check battery and cables

• Use wire chains less than 15 mm

(0.59 in) wide to prevent damage

to the chain’s connection.

Winter puts additional burdens on

the battery system. Visually inspect

the battery and cables as described

in chapter 7. The level of charge in

your battery can be checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

service station.

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Driving your vehicle

To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your parking brake freeze Carry emergency equipment

To keep the locks from freezing, Under some conditions your parking Depending on the severity of the

squirt an approved de-icer fluid or brake can freeze in the engaged weather, you should carry appropri-

glycerine into the key opening. If a position. This is most likely to hap- ate emergency equipment. Some of

lock is covered with ice, squirt it with pen when there is an accumulation the items you may want to carry

an approved de-icing fluid to remove of snow or ice around or near the include tire chains, tow straps or

the ice. If the lock is frozen internally, rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. chains, flashlight, emergency flares,

you may be able to thaw it out by If there is a risk the parking brake sand, shovel, jumper cables, window

using a heated key. Handle the heat- may freeze, apply it only temporarily scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-

ed key with care to avoid injury.

while you put the shift lever in P (for alls, blanket, etc.

Automatic Transaxle/Continuously

Variable Transaxle) or in first or

Use approved window washer

anti-freeze in system

Don't place foreign objects or

reverse gear (for Manual Transaxle)

and block the rear wheels so the

vehicle cannot roll. Then release the

parking brake.

materials in the engine compart-

ment

To keep the water in the window

washer system from freezing, add an

approved window washer anti-freeze

solution in accordance with instruc-

tions on the container.Window wash-

er anti-freeze is available from an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer and Under some conditions, snow and

most auto parts outlets. Do not use ice can build up under the fenders

engine coolant or other types of anti- and interfere with the steering. When

freeze as these may damage the driving in severe winter conditions

Placement of foreign objects or

materials which prevent cooling of

the engine, in the engine compart-

ment, may cause a failure or com-

bustion. The manufacturer is not

responsible for the damage caused

by such placement.

Don't let ice and snow accumulate

underneath

paint finish.

where this may happen, you should

periodically check underneath the

car to be sure the movement of the

front wheels and the steering com-

ponents is not obstructed.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

Two labels on your driver’s door sill

show how much weight your vehicle

was designed to carry: the Tire and

Loading Information Label and the

Certification Label.

Overloading

This is the total weight placed on

each axle (front and rear) - including

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

WARNING

The Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) for your

vehicle are on the Certification

Label attached to the driver's (or

Before loading your vehicle, familiar-

ize yourself with the following terms

for determining your vehicle's weight

ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-

tions and the Certification Label:

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single

axle (front or rear). These numbers

are shown on the Certification Label.

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

front

passenger’s)

door.

Exceeding these ratings can

cause an accident or vehicle dam-

age. You can calculate the weight

of your load by weighing the items

(and people) before putting them

in the vehicle. Be careful not to

overload your vehicle.

Base Curb Weight

This is the weight of the vehicle

including a full tank of fuel and all

standard equipment. It does not

include passengers, cargo, or option-

al equipment.

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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

gers.

Vehicle Curb Weight

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating)

This is the weight of your new vehicle

when you picked it up from your deal-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

(including all options, equipment,

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

Cargo Weight

This figure includes all weight added is shown on the Certification Label

to the Base Curb Weight, including located on the driver’s door sill.

cargo and optional equipment.

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