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6. Driving Your Vehicle

Before Driving

WARNING

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

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide that 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 may cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Make sure the exhaust system does not leak.

Be sure to check the exhaust system whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil

or for any other purposes. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or drive

over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust system

inspected 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 an extended period of time with people inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a long time 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 ensure 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 liftgate 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.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including components

found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In

addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of components contain

or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

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Before entering the vehicle

• Make sure all windows, side view mirror(s), and outside lights are clean and

unobstructed.

• Remove frost, snow, or ice.

• Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.

• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.

• Make sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.

Before starting

• Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and the doors are securely closed and locked.

• Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.

• Adjust the inside and side view mirrors.

• Verify all the lights work.

• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all passengers have fastened their seat belts.

• Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the messages on the

cluster display when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

• Check that any items you are carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, take the following precautions:

• ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All passengers must be properly belted whenever the

vehicle is moving. For more information, refer to the “Seat belts” section in chapter 3.

• Always drive defensively. Do not assume that the other drivers are seeing your vehicle.

They may not act as you expect. Be prepared to react to avoid a possible collision. Plan

your movements anticipating the “worst case” scenario.

• Stay focused on driving. Driver distraction may cause a collision.

• Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

WARNING

NEVER drink or take drugs while driving.

Drinking or taking drugs while driving is dangerous and may result in a collision, causing

serious injury or death.

Drunk driving is the number one contributor to the highway death toll each year. Even

a small amount of alcohol can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment. Just one

drink may reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions and emergencies and

your reaction time gets worse with each additional drink.

Driving while under the influence of drugs is as dangerous or more dangerous than

driving under the influence of alcohol.

You are much more likely to have a serious accident if you are drinking or taking drugs,

never drive. Do not ride with a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs. Choose a

designated driver or call a taxi.

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