Hyundai Coupe (2008 year). Instruction

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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust gases are potentially lethal. If at any time engine exhaust gas is detected within the passenger

compartment, move the vehicle to an open area and open all windows.

o Never inhale exhaust gas.

Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide which is colourless and odourless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and

can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

o Exhaust System Maintenance.

Ensure that the exhaust system is maintained in good condition and is free from excessive corrosion and

damage which may result in leakage. If the vehicle is driven over an object which strikes the exhaust system,

ensure that the exhaust system is inspected at the first available opportunity to ensure that no leakage exists.

o Confined Areas.

Do not run the engine in confined spaces, allowing the engine to idle in a garage, even when the doors are open

is dangerous practice. Only start the engine immediately prior to moving the vehicle out of the garage.

o Prolonged Idling.

If it is necessary to allow the vehicle to idle for prolonged periods, ensure that the heating system air intake

control is set to the "Fresh" position, the blower is set to high speed operation and that the vehicle is standing

in an open area.

To ensure correct operation of the heater system, the air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen must not be

obstructed by snow leaves etc..

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BEFORE STARTING THE

TO START THE ENGINE

ENGINE

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COMBINATION IGNITION

Before you start the engine, you should

always:

WARNING:

SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK

Look around the vehicle to be sure

Always wear appropriate shoes when

o If your Hyundai is equipped with a

there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil

operating your vehicle.

manual transaxle, place the gear-

or water or other indications of pos-

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

shift lever in neutral and depress the

sible trouble.

boots, etc.) may interfere with your

clutch pedal fully.

After entering the car, check to be

ability to use the brake and accelera-

o If your Hyundai has an automatic

sure the parking brake is engaged.

tor pedal, and the clutch (Not all

transaxle, place the selector lever in

Check that all windows, and lights

models).

"P" (park).

are clean.

o To start the engine, insert the ignition

Check that the interior and exterior

key and turn it to the "START" posi-

mirrors are clean and in position.

tion. Release it as soon as the en-

Check your seat, seatback and

gine starts. Do not hold the key in the

head restraint to be sure they are in

"START" position for more than 15

their proper positions.

WARNING:

seconds.

Close all the doors.

When you intend to park or stop the

vehicle with the engine on, be care-

Fasten your seat belt and be sure

NOTE:

that all other occupants have fas-

ful not to depress the accelerator

For safety, the engine will not start if

tened theirs.

pedal for a long period of time. It may

the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"

overheat the engine or exhaust sys-

Turn off all lights and accessories

position (Automatic Transaxle).

that are not needed.

tem and cause fire.

When you turn the ignition switch to

"ON" check that all appropriate warn-

ing 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.

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KEY POSITIONS

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o "ON"

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

When the key is at the "ON" position,

When the ignition key is removed, the

WARNING:

the ignition and all accessories are

steering wheel lock will be activated.

The engine must never be turned off

available for use. If the engine is not

The lock only engages at one position

and the key removed from the igni-

running, the key should not be left at

of the steering wheel and therefore it will

tion key cylinder whilst the vehicle is

this position since the battery will be-

be necessary to turn the wheel until this

in motion since the steering lock will

come discharged and damage to the

position is reached. It is not, however,

operate and control of the vehicle

ignition system may also result. For

necessary for the lock to be engaged

will be lost.

information regarding engine starting,

before leaving the vehicle since in the

refer to "STARTING THE ENGINE".

event of attempted unauthorised re-

moval, the lock will engage when at-

ACC

o "ACC"

tempts are made to steer the vehicle.

LOCK

When the ignition key is at the "ACC"

position, the radio and other accesso-

ries may be used.

CAUTION:

Never remove the key from the igni-

NOTE:

tion lock whilst the vehicle is in

START

If difficulty is experienced turning

motion since the steering mecha-

the ignition switch to the ACC posi-

nism lock will be activated.

tion, turn the key while turning the

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steering wheel right and left to re-

lease the tension.

o "START"

o "LOCK"

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the key.

The ignition key may only be inserted or

removed at this position.

NOTE:

Do not hold the key in the "START"

position for more than 15 seconds.

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STARTING

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NOTE:

To Remove the Ignition Key

Starting The Engine

Do not operate the starter for more

ACC

than 15 seconds continuously or con-

tinue to operate the starter after the

LOCK

engine has started to avoid damag-

ing the starter motor. If the engine

makes a false start, allow it and the

starter motor to come to rest before

attempting to start the engine again.

START

Never attempt to start the engine with

the transaxle in gear. Do not depress

the accelerator pedal whilst starting

the engine. Allow the engine to idle

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for 20 seconds or so before driving

1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"

1. Ensure that the gearshift lever is in

the vehicle.

position.

neutral and that the clutch pedal is

2. Simultaneously push and turn the

held depressed (manual transaxle)

ignition key counterclockwise from

or the selector lever is at the "P"

the "ACC" position to the "LOCK"

position

(automatic transaxle ve-

CAUTION:

position.

hicle).

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

3. The key can be removed in the

2. Turn the ignition key to and hold at

whilst idling. Never allow the vehicle

"LOCK" position.

the "START" position until the en-

to idle or warm up in a confined

gine starts. When the engine has

space (ie garage) longer than is nec-

started, release the key.

essary to move the vehicle into an

open area.

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FUEL ECONOMY

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4. Turn the ignition key to the "START"

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Normal Conditions

position and release it when the en-

The following suggestions are made to

The Starting Procedure:

gine starts.

assist in achieving the greatest degree

of fuel economy.

1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.

Maintaining a constant check on fuel

2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and

consumption will enable the most

place the gearshift lever (manual

economical use pattern and driving

transaxle) in neutral or the selector

style to be adopted.

lever (automatic transaxle) in "P"

Avoid using the vehicle for very short

(park) position.

journeys if possible, particularly when

3. After turning the ignition key to the

a cold start is involved.

"ON" position, make certain all warn-

Ensure that tyre pressures are main-

ing lights and gauges are function-

tained at the correct level.

ing properly before starting the en-

Use only the recommended grade of

gine.

fuel.

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight,

and if a roof rack is in use, remove it

as soon as possible after use.

WARNING:

Anticipate the road and conditions

Be sure that the clutch is fully de-

ahead to enable adjustments in speed

pressed when starting a manual

to be made smoothly. Avoid heavy

transaxle vehicle. This will prevent

acceleration and sharp braking.

sudden movement should the ve-

Avoid cruising at unnecessary high

hicle be started in gear without the

speeds.

clutch depressed.

Always ensure that the periodic main-

Otherwise there is the potential to

tenance services are performed by a

cause damage to the vehicle or in-

Hyundai authorised repairer at the

jury to a person inside or outside of

time and/or mileage intervals speci-

the vehicle as a result of this sudden

fied.

vehicle movement.

Use the air conditioning only when

necessary.

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OPERATING THE MANUAL

TRANSAXLE

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Type B

o To avoid premature clutch wear,

do not use the clutch pedal as a

Type A

Type B

foot rest, and do not hold the

vehicle on a gradient using the

clutch.

o Ensure that the engine is not over-

revved by upshifting before the

Mis-shift

tachometer needle enters the red

prevention

zone.

tab

o Do not coast with the gearshift

lever at the neutral position.

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HGK3023

o When descending long gradi-

When shifting into reverse gear, pull the

ents, make use of the engine brak-

The five speed fully synchronised

mis-shift prevention tab and shift into

ing to assist the footbrake to

transaxle is controlled by a floor

reverse gear position. (Type B : 6 speed

avoid brake fade or over-heating.

mounted gearshift lever upon which the

type)

o When slippery conditions are en-

shift pattern is indicated. It is important

countered, increased caution

that when changing gear, the clutch

should be exercised when gear

pedal is fully depressed to avoid

changing, braking or ac-

transaxle damage.

CAUTION:

celerating. Abrupt changes in

o Do not attempt to engage reverse

speed may cause a loss of trac-

gear when the car is in motion.

tion or control of the vehicle.

o To avoid damaging the selector

o During cold weather, shifting may

mechanism, do not use the gear

be difficult until the transaxle lu-

shift lever as a hand rest. Release

bricant has warmed up. This is

the lever immediately the shift is

normal and not harmful to the

completed.

transaxle.

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o If you've come to a complete stop

Using the Clutch

and it's hard to shift into 1st or

WARNING:

R(Reverse), put the gearshift lever

The clutch should be pressed all the

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

in N(Neutral) position and let up

way to the floor before shifting, then

o Do not make quick steering wheel

on the clutch. Press the clutch

released slowly. The clutch pedal should

movements, such as sharp lane

pedal back down, and then shift

always be used after fully returning to

changes or fast, sharp turns.

into 1st or R(Reverse) gear posi-

the original position. Do not rest your

o Always wear your seat belts.

tion.

foot on the clutch pedal whilst driving.

In a collision crash, an unbelted

o Do not use the gearshift lever as a

This can cause unnecessary wear.

person is significantly more likely

handrest during driving, as this

Do not partially engage the clutch to

to die than a person wearing a

can result in premature wear of

hold the car on an incline. This causes

seat belt.

the transaxle shift forks.

unnecessary wear.

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

o Do not downshift more than 2 gears

Use the parking brake to hold the car on

creased if you lose control of your

at once or when the engine is

an incline. Do not operate the clutch

vehicle at motorway speeds.

running at high speed (5,000 RPM

pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

o Loss of control often occurs if two

or higher). Such downshifting may

or more wheels drop off the road-

damage the engine.

way and the driver oversteers to

reenter the roadway.

o In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

WARNING:

Instead, slow down before pulling

If your vehicle has a manual transaxle

back into the travel lanes.

not equipped with a ignition lock

o Never exceed posted speed limits.

switch, it may move and cause a

serious accident when starting the

engine without depressing the clutch

pedal while the parking brake is re-

leased and the shift never not in the

N(Neutral) position.

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OPERATING THE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or

RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS

if the battery has been disconnected,

may be somewhat abrupt. This is a

The shift points as shown below are

normal condition, and the shifting se-

recommended for optimum fuel

quence will adjust after shifts are cycled

economy and performance.

a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle

Control Module).

Type A (5 speed)

Shift from-to

Recommended

1-2

15 mph (20 km/h)

2-3

25 mph (40 km/h)

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3-4

35 mph (55 km/h)

The highly efficient Hyundai automatic

4-5

45 mph (75 km/h)

transaxle has four forward speeds and

one reverse speed. The individual

Type B (6 speed)

speeds are selected automatically,

depending on the position of the selec-

Shift from-to

Recommended

tor lever. The selector lever has 2 gates;

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1-2

10 mph (15 km/h)

the main gate and the manual gate.

2-3

20 mph (35 km/h)

NOTE:

3-4

30 mph (50 km/h)

For information on manual gate

CAUTION:

4-5

45 mph (70 km/h)

operation, refer to "Sports Mode".

Never shift into "R" or "P" position

5-6

60 mph (95 km/h)

whilst the vehicle is moving.

In the main gate, the selector lever has

NOTE:

4 positions, and is equipped with a

The shift points are recommended

button to avoid inadvertent wrong se-

and should only be used in the ap-

lection.

propriate driving conditions.

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NOTE:

SELECTOR POSITIONS

o R (Reverse):

Depress the brake pedal and

o P (Park):

push the button when shifting.

With the selector lever in this position,

Push the button when shifting.

With the selector lever in this position,

reverse gear will be engaged. The en-

The selector lever can be shifted

no drive is transmitted from the engine

gine may not be started with the selec-

freely.

tor lever in this position.

and the transaxle output and therefore

the front wheels locked. The engine

The indicator lights in the instrument

may be started with the selector lever in

cluster indicate the selector lever posi-

this position.

CAUTION:

tion when the ignition is switched "ON".

During "D" or sports mode operation,

The selector lever must NEVER be

the gear currently in use displays in the

shifted to the "R" position whilst the

CAUTION:

numeral indicator.

vehicle is in motion.

The selector lever must NEVER be

shifted to the "P" position whilst the

vehicle is in motion, otherwise seri-

ous transaxle damage will result.

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UP (+) : Push the selector lever forward

o N (Neutral):

Sports Mode

once to shift up one gear.

DOWN (-) : Pull the selector lever back-

With the selector lever in this position,

wards once to shift down one gear.

no gear is selected and no drive is

transmitted from the engine. The en-

gine may be started with the selector

lever in this position.

CAUTION:

o In sports mode, the driver must

execute shifts in accordance with

CAUTION:

prevailing road conditions, tak-

Do not coast with the selector lever at

ing care to keep the engine speed

the "N" position.

below the red zone.

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o For engine protection, upward

shifts are made automatically

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

when the engine rpm reaches the

motion, sports mode is selected by

red zone.

pushing the selector lever from the "D"

o By rapidly moving the selector

position into the manual gate. To re-

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lever backwards (-) twice it is

turn to "D" range operation, push the

o D (Drive):

possible to skip one gear by us-

selector lever back into the main gate.

Use for normal driving. Bring the car to

In sports mode, moving the selector

ing the sports mode. Since sud-

a complete stop before shifting the

lever backward and forward can make

den engine braking and/or rapid

selector lever to "R" position. The

rapid gearshifts simple. In contrast to a

acceleration can cause a loss of

transaxle will automatically shift through

manual transaxle, the sports mode al-

traction, however, downshifts

a four gear sequence.

lows gearshifts with the accelerator

must be made carefully in accor-

dance with the vehicle's speed.

pedal depressed.

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NOTE:

o In sports mode, only the four

o For smooth and safe operation,

forward gears can be selected.

depress the brake pedal when

CAUTION:

To reverse or park the vehicle,

shifting from "Neutral" position

o Shift into "R", "D" and "P" posi-

move the selector lever to the "R"

or "Park" position to a forward or

tion only when the vehicle has

or "P" position as required.

reverse gear.

completely stopped.

o In sports mode, downward shifts

o The ignition key must be in the

o Do not accelerate the engine in

are made automatically when the

"ON" position and the brake pedal

reverse or any of the forward

vehicle slows down. When the

fully depressed in order to move

positions with the brakes applied.

vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-

the selector lever from the "P"

o Always apply the footbrake when

matically selected.

(Park) position to any of the other

shifting from "P" or "N", to "R",

o To maintain the required levels

positions.

"D"position.

of vehicle performance and

o It is always possible to shift from

o Do not use the "P" (Park) posi-

safety, the system may not ex-

"R", "N", "D" position to "P" po-

tion in place of the parking brake.

ecute certain gearshifts when the

sition. The vehicle must be fully

Always set the parking brake,

selector lever is operated.

stopped to avoid transaxle dam-

shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)

o Before driving away from a stop

age.

position and turn off the ignition

on a slippery road, push the se-

when you leave the vehicle, even

lector lever forward into the +(UP)

momentarily. Never leave the ve-

position. This causes the

hicle unattended whilst the en-

transaxle to shift into 2nd gear

gine is running.

which is better for smooth driv-

o When accelerating from a stop on

ing away on a slippery road. Push

a steep hill, the vehicle may have

the selector lever to the -(DOWN)

a tendency to roll backwards. Shift-

side to shift back to 1st gear.

ing the shift lever into 2nd gear

whilst in sport mode will help

prevent the vehicle from rolling

backwards.

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Never move the selector lever to or

o Check the automatic transaxle fluid

General Operating Instructions

from the "P" or "N" position with the

level regularly, and add fluid as

accelerator depressed.

The engine may only be started when

necessary.

If rapid acceleration is required, fully

the selector lever is at position "P".

o See the maintenance schedule for

depress the accelerator pedal. In

Ensure that the footbrake is firmly

the proper fluid recommendation.

this condition, the kickdown mecha-

applied when shifting from "P" or "N",

nism will be operated and the

to "R" or "D" and vice versa.

transaxle will automatically down-

Always engage the parking brake

shift according to the vehicle speed.

when the vehicle is unattended, never

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

use the "P" or "R" position in place of

with the brakes applied and the se-

the parking brake.

lector at the "R" or "D" position.

Under normal circumstances, the

The automatic transaxle may be used

selector lever should be placed in the

to great effect if the vehicle becomes

"D" position and the transaxle al-

stuck in snow or mud by allowing the

lowed to select the most ideal ratio

vehicle to be rocked to and fro. The

for the circumstances. In this posi-

engine speed should be held at ap-

tion maximum fuel economy will be

proximately 1,000rpm by means of

achieved.

the accelerator pedal and the selec-

When descending steep gradients

tor lever moved between the "D" and

where engine braking is required, the

"R" positions to induce a rocking

selector lever should be shifted into

motion.

1st gear whilst in sport mode de-

Optimum vehicle performance and

pending upon the vehicle speed.

economy is obtained by smoothly

When climbing steep gradients and

depressing and releasing the accel-

using large throttle openings, the

erator pedal.

transaxle may repeatedly change

between two adjacent ratios. This is

a normal characteristic and may be

prevented by shifting into 1st gear

whilst in sport mode depending upon

the vehicle speed.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

SYSTEM (ABS)

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o If your vehicle becomes stuck in

(Not all models)

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

WARNING:

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is

may attempt to rock the vehicle

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

designed to prevent wheel lock-up dur-

free by moving it forward and back-

o Do not make quick steering wheel

ing sudden braking or on hazardous

ward. Do not attempt this proce-

movements, such as sharp lane

road surfaces. The ABS control module

dure if people or objects are any-

changes or fast, sharp turns.

monitors the wheel speed and controls

where near the vehicle. During the

o Always wear your seat belts.

the pressure applied to each brake.

rocking operation the vehicle may

In a collision crash, an unbelted

Thus, in emergency situations or on

suddenly move forward of back-

person is significantly more likely

slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle

ward as it becomes unstuck, caus-

to die than a person wearing a

control during braking.

ing injury or damage to nearby

seatbelt.

people or objects.

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

NOTE:

creased if you lose control of your

o A click sound may be heard in the

vehicle at motorway speeds.

engine compartment when the ve-

o Loss of control often occurs if two

hicle begins to move after the en-

or more wheels drop off the road-

gine is started. These conditions

way and the driver oversteers to

are normal and indicate that the

reenter the roadway.

anti-lock brake system (Electronic

o In the event your vehicle leaves

Stability Program) is functioning

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

properly.

Instead, slow down before pulling

o During ABS (ESP) operation, a

back into the travel lanes.

slight pulsation may be felt in the

o Never exceed posted speed limits.

brake pedal when the brakes are

applied. Also, a noise may be heard

in the engine compartment whilst

braking. These conditions are nor-

mal and indicate that the anti-lock

brake system (Electronic Stability

Program) is functioning properly.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY

PROGRAM (ESP)

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It is not a substitute for safe driving

(Not all models)

practices. Factors including speed, road

WARNING:

conditions and driver steering input can

ABS (ESP) will not prevent accidents

all affect whether ESP will be effective

due to improper or dangerous driv-

in preventing a loss of control. It is still

ing manoeuvres. Even though ve-

your responsibility to drive and corner

hicle control is improved during

at reasonable speeds and to leave a

emergency braking, always main-

sufficient margin of safety.

tain a safe distance between you and

objects ahead. Vehicle speeds

should always be reduced during

CAUTION:

extreme road conditions.

Driving with varying tyre or wheel

The braking distance for cars

OGK056303R

size may cause the ESP system to

equipped with an anti-lock braking

malfunction. When replacing tyres,

system (Electronic Stability Program)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

make sure they are the same size as

may be longer than for those without

system is designed to stabilise the

your original tyres.

it, in the following road conditions.

vehicle during cornering manoeuvres.

These roads should be driven at

ESP checks where you are steering

reduced speeds.

and where the vehicle is actually going.

ESP applies the brakes at individual

o Rough, gravel or snow-covered

wheels and intervenes in the engine

WARNING:

roads.

management system to stabilise the

Electronic stability program is a driv-

o With tyre chains installed.

vehicle.

ing aid; all normal precautions for

o On roads where the road surface

driving in inclement weather and on

is pitted or has different surface

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

slippery road surfaces should be

height.

system is an electronic system de-

observed.

signed to help the driver maintain ve-

The safety features of an ABS (ESP)

hicle control under adverse conditions.

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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EFFECTIVE BRAKING

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ESP ON/OFF Mode

Indicators and Warning

Braking system performance and fric-

When the ESP is operating, the ESP

The indicators should illuminate when

tion material life are greatly affected by

indicator in the instrument cluster will

the ignition key is turned ON or START

the driving style adopted. The following

blink.

but should go out after approximately 3

suggestions are made to assist in

If you turn the system off by pressing

seconds.

achieving the best results from the

the ESP switch, the ESP-OFF indica-

If the indicators do not illuminate, or the

braking system.

tor will come on and stay on. In the

ESP-OFF indicator does not go out

ESP-OFF mode, the stability control

after approximately 3 seconds, have

Anticipate the road and conditions

will be deactivated. Adjust your driving

the vehicle checked by a Hyundai

ahead in order that heavy braking

accordingly. To turn the system back

authorised repairer.

may be avoided.

on, press the switch again. The ESP-

When descending long gradients, use

OFF indicator should go off.

Should there be any unusual conditions

the engine to assist in retarding the

in the device whilst driving, ESP-OFF

vehicle to minimise the possibility of

NOTE:

indicator illuminates as a warning.

brake fade occurring.

When trailer towing, ensure that the

The ESP mode will automatically be

If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull

turned ON after the engine is turned

your car to a safe place and stop the

trailer brakes function correctly and

engine.

use engine braking to assist the

off and restarted.

Then, start the engine again to check if

vehicle braking system.

the ESP-OFF indicator goes out.

Use only genuine Hyundai replace-

ment brake pads and shoes to en-

If the indicator remains lit even after the

sure consistent friction characteris-

engine has been started, have your car

tics and wear rates.

checked by a Hyundai authorised re-

After driving through deep water (e.g.

pairer.

fording), the brakes may become

wet and performance reduced. Al-

ways check brake efficiency after

emerging from the water and dry the

brakes by lightly depressing the brake

pedal several times whilst driving

slowly.

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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY

Apply the parking brake only when

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which reduces their effectiveness

the vehicle is at rest.

You can save fuel and get more miles

and may lead to more serious conse-

Since the power assistance provided

from your car if you follow these sug-

quences.

by the brake servo is derived from

gestions:

Take care of your tyres. Keep them

the engine, coasting with the engine

inflated to the recommended pres-

turned off or towing of the vehicle

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too

with the engine turned off will result in

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-

much or too little, results in unneces-

greatly increased pedal pressures

rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts

sary tyre wear. Check the tyre pres-

being required to stop the vehicle.

and maintain a steady cruising speed.

sures at least once a month.

Do not hold the vehicle on an incline

Don't race between stoplights. Try to

Be sure that the wheels are aligned

with the accelerator pedal. This can

adjust your speed to that of the other

correctly. Improper alignment can

cause the transmission to overheat.

traffic so you don't have to change

result from hitting curbs or driving too

Always use the brake pedal or park-

speeds unnecessarily. Avoid heavy

fast over irregular surfaces. Poor

ing brake.

traffic whenever possible. Always

alignment causes faster tyre wear

Use caution when parking on a hill.

maintain a safe distance from other

and may also result in other prob-

Engage the parking brake and place

vehicles so you can avoid unneces-

lems as well as greater fuel con-

the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-

sary braking. This also reduces brake

sumption.

matic transaxle) or in first or reverse

wear.

Keep your car in good condition. For

gear (manual transaxle). If your car

Drive at a moderate speed. The faster

better fuel economy and reduced

is facing downhill, turn the front

you drive, the more fuel your car

maintenance costs, maintain your

wheels into the curb to help keep the

uses. Driving at a moderate speed,

car in accordance with the mainte-

car from rolling. If your car is facing

especially on the motorway, is one of

nance schedule in Section 5. If you

uphill, turn the front wheels away

the most effective ways to reduce

drive your car in severe conditions,

from the curb to help keep the car

fuel consumption.

more frequent maintenance is re-

from rolling. If there is no curb or if it

Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.

quired (see Section 5 for details).

is required by other conditions to

This can increase fuel consumption

keep the car from rolling, block the

and also increase wear on these

wheels.

components. In addition, driving with

your foot resting on the brake pedal

may cause the brakes to overheat,

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